National Weather ServiceMissouriWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Missouri
The National Weather Service issued 19 winter storm warnings for Missouri in 2025 and 14 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 26th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 56% below the average of 11 for those months in 2008-2025. Dunklin was covered most often (34 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Missouri get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Missouri. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2008 | 24 |
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 Missouri 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 Missouri?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunklin | 34 | 5 | January 24, 2026 |
| New Madrid | 34 | 4 | January 24, 2026 |
| Gentry | 33 | 5 | February 11, 2025 |
| Mercer | 33 | 6 | November 29, 2025 |
| Mississippi | 33 | 4 | January 24, 2026 |
| Pemiscot | 32 | 5 | January 24, 2026 |
| Scotland | 32 | 4 | November 29, 2025 |
| Andrew | 31 | 4 | February 11, 2025 |
| Bollinger | 31 | 5 | January 24, 2026 |
| Cape Girardeau | 31 | 5 | January 24, 2026 |
| Clark | 31 | 4 | November 29, 2025 |
| Harrison | 31 | 5 | February 11, 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 Missouri.