United StatesLouisianaNWS, FEMA, USGSArchive to October 13, 2026
Louisiana: warnings and declarations in 2026
The National Weather Service issued 854 warnings for Louisiana in 2026 through September, in line with the average of 853 for those months in 2008-2025. The most frequent was the severe thunderstorm warning (407). FEMA has made 3 declarations for Louisiana this year.
Latest notices in Louisiana
NWS Lake CharlesWarningOctober 12, 2026
Flood Warning: Calcasieu, LA
In force until 1:00 p.m. CDT, October 15, 2026
NWS Lake CharlesWarningOctober 12, 2026
Flood Warning: Calcasieu, LA
In force until 7:00 p.m. CDT, October 17, 2026
NWS New OrleansWarningOctober 9, 2026
Storm Surge Warning: Eastern Orleans, LA
Expired 12:00 a.m. CDT, October 10, 2026
NWS New OrleansWarningOctober 9, 2026
Tropical Storm Warning: Eastern Orleans, LA
Expired 12:00 a.m. CDT, October 10, 2026
NWS Lake CharlesWarningOctober 9, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Northern Calcasieu, Southern Calcasieu, Northern Orange and 1 more, LA and TX
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, October 9, 2026
Which warnings, watches and advisories does Louisiana get?
| Product | Yearly average 2008-2025 | 2025 | 2026 through September | Average, same months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 467 | 693 | 407 | 413 |
| Flood Warning | 197 | 157 | 105 | 168 |
| Tornado Warning | 157 | 119 | 108 | 119 |
| Flood Advisory | 148 | 161 | 154 | 131 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 125 | 166 | 173 | 110 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 71 | 113 | 53 | 38 |
| Heat Advisory | 48 | 63 | 91 | 48 |
| Lake Wind Advisory | 37 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Wind Advisory | 37 | 47 | 17 | 28 |
| Tornado Watch | 32 | 35 | 19 | 24 |
| Freeze Warning | 31 | 13 | 11 | 18 |
| Flash Flood Watch | 25 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 19 | 22 | 14 | 18 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 15 | 18 | 12 | 10 |
| Flood Watch | 12 | 30 | 19 | 10 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 11 | 12 | 19 | 11 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 8 | 7 | 2 | 7 |
| Freeze Watch | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 5 | 35 | 7 | 5 |
| Red Flag Warning | 4 | 5 | 12 | 3 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Coastal Flood Watch | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| High Wind Warning | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Freezing Fog Advisory | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
How many warnings does Louisiana get each year?
Every NWS warning (VTEC significance W) that covered part of Louisiana. 2026 is drawn as an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 867 |
| 2025 | 1,179 |
| 2024 | 1,315 |
| 2023 | 1,234 |
| 2022 | 792 |
| 2021 | 1,086 |
| 2020 | 932 |
| 2019 | 1,161 |
| 2018 | 932 |
| 2017 | 1,023 |
| 2016 | 1,110 |
| 2015 | 873 |
| 2014 | 620 |
| 2013 | 770 |
| 2012 | 1,019 |
| 2011 | 991 |
| 2010 | 687 |
| 2009 | 1,164 |
| 2008 | 1,230 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
When in the year?
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 13, 2026.
FEMA declarations for Louisiana in 2026
FEMAMajor disasterJune 30, 2026
DR-4927-LA: Tropical Storm, tropical storm arthur
9 designated areas
FEMAMajor disasterFebruary 18, 2026
DR-4900-LA: Winter Storm, severe winter storm
18 designated areas
FEMAEmergencyJanuary 24, 2026
EM-3638-LA: Winter Storm, severe winter storm
64 designated areas
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. Data as of October 11, 2026.
Recent earthquakes in Louisiana
USGSM2.7September 25, 2026
M2.7 earthquake, 9 km NE of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana
At 8:26 p.m. UTC, September 25, 2026
USGSM2.6August 24, 2026
M2.6 earthquake, 11 km ENE of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana
At 3:58 p.m. UTC, August 24, 2026
USGSM3.4August 21, 2026
M3.4 earthquake, 7 km NNW of Edgefield, Louisiana
At 8:00 p.m. UTC, August 21, 2026
USGSM2.5May 3, 2026
M2.5 earthquake, 16 km WNW of Coushatta, Louisiana
At 2:37 p.m. UTC, May 3, 2026
USGSM2.5April 18, 2026
M2.5 earthquake, 4 km NW of Coushatta, Louisiana
At 2:22 a.m. UTC, April 18, 2026
Source: U.S. Geological Survey earthquake catalog.
Questions about Louisiana's warnings
How many weather warnings does Louisiana get a year?
An average of 1,007 NWS warnings a year in 2008-2025, and 1,179 in 2025.
What is the most common warning in Louisiana?
The severe thunderstorm warning: 467 a year on average in 2008-2025.
Where do the live warnings come from?
From the National Weather Service's alert feed (api.weather.gov), which AreaZine reads every few minutes. For a warning in force now, the NWS office page and NOAA Weather Radio are the first source; phones receive only the most dangerous warnings as Wireless Emergency Alerts.