National Weather ServiceMississippiWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Mississippi
The National Weather Service issued 5 winter storm warnings for Mississippi in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 43rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 1, 68% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Benton was covered most often (21 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Mississippi get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Mississippi. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Mississippi get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Mississippi?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 21 | 2 | January 10, 2025 |
| Alcorn | 20 | 2 | January 10, 2025 |
| Marshall | 20 | 2 | January 10, 2025 |
| Tippah | 20 | 2 | January 10, 2025 |
| Tunica | 20 | 3 | January 24, 2026 |
| Attala | 19 | 1 | January 15, 2024 |
| Holmes | 19 | 1 | January 15, 2024 |
| Tishomingo | 19 | 2 | January 10, 2025 |
| Carroll | 18 | 2 | January 9, 2025 |
| Coahoma | 18 | 3 | January 24, 2026 |
| Leflore | 18 | 2 | January 9, 2025 |
| Montgomery | 18 | 2 | January 9, 2025 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a winter storm warning?
A winter storm warning means significant snow, sleet or freezing rain is expected that will make travel very difficult or impossible. Each office sets the amounts for its area. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Mississippi.