United StatesMarylandNWS, FEMA, USGSArchive to October 16, 2026
Maryland: warnings and declarations in 2026
The National Weather Service issued 506 warnings for Maryland in 2026 through September, 17% above the average of 434 for those months in 2008-2025. The most frequent was the severe thunderstorm warning (366). FEMA has made 1 declaration for Maryland this year.
Latest notices in Maryland
NWS Baltimore MD/WashingtonWatchOctober 16, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: District of Columbia County, Anne Arundel, Baltimore and 30 more, DC and MD
In force until 8:00 p.m. EDT, October 16, 2026
NWS Baltimore MD/WashingtonWatchOctober 16, 2026
Freeze Watch: Frederick, Carroll, Northern Baltimore and 2 more, MD and VA
In force until 8:00 a.m. EDT, October 18, 2026
NWS Mount HollyWatchOctober 16, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Kent, New Castle, Sussex and 20 more, DE and MD
In force until 10:00 p.m. EDT, October 16, 2026
NWS Baltimore MD/WashingtonWarningOctober 11, 2026
Flood Warning: Carroll and Frederick, MD
Expired 3:00 a.m. EDT, October 12, 2026
NWS Baltimore MD/WashingtonWatchOctober 11, 2026
Coastal Flood Watch: Anne Arundel, MD
Expired 11:00 p.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
NWS Baltimore MD/WashingtonWarningSeptember 26, 2026
Coastal Flood Warning: St. Marys, MD
Expired 6:00 p.m. EDT, September 27, 2026
NWS WakefieldWarningSeptember 25, 2026
Coastal Flood Warning: Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset, MD
Expired 5:00 a.m. EDT, September 27, 2026
NWS Baltimore MD/WashingtonWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Coastal Flood Warning: Anne Arundel, MD
Expired 11:00 a.m. EDT, September 25, 2026
Which warnings, watches and advisories does Maryland get?
| Product | Yearly average 2008-2025 | 2025 | 2026 through September | Average, same months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 265 | 287 | 366 | 258 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 93 | 82 | 56 | 67 |
| Flood Warning | 74 | 54 | 10 | 63 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 47 | 67 | 43 | 46 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 45 | 39 | 18 | 33 |
| Flood Advisory | 42 | 6 | 7 | 39 |
| Wind Advisory | 34 | 41 | 17 | 22 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 26 | 13 | 23 | 16 |
| Tornado Warning | 26 | 28 | 42 | 25 |
| Flood Watch | 24 | 47 | 17 | 20 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 22 | 18 | 36 | 22 |
| Flash Flood Watch | 18 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 16 | 12 | 6 | 12 |
| Frost Advisory | 15 | 22 | 7 | 7 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 14 | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Heat Advisory | 14 | 21 | 22 | 14 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 13 | 15 | 4 | 9 |
| Freeze Warning | 12 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 11 | 17 | 24 | 9 |
| Coastal Flood Watch | 8 | 9 | 4 | 6 |
| Freeze Watch | 7 | 6 | 10 | 4 |
| Tornado Watch | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| High Surf Advisory | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| High Wind Warning | 5 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Red Flag Warning | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Freezing Rain Advisory | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Snow Squall Warning (since 2018) | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| High Wind Watch | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Blizzard Warning | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Freezing Fog Advisory | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 16, 2026.
How many warnings does Maryland get each year?
Every NWS warning (VTEC significance W) that covered part of Maryland. 2026 is drawn as an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 507 |
| 2025 | 499 |
| 2024 | 419 |
| 2023 | 424 |
| 2022 | 469 |
| 2021 | 607 |
| 2020 | 643 |
| 2019 | 661 |
| 2018 | 639 |
| 2017 | 401 |
| 2016 | 411 |
| 2015 | 332 |
| 2014 | 365 |
| 2013 | 318 |
| 2012 | 489 |
| 2011 | 623 |
| 2010 | 422 |
| 2009 | 328 |
| 2008 | 425 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 16, 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 16, 2026.
FEMA declarations for Maryland in 2026
FEMAEmergencyJanuary 24, 2026
EM-3634-MD: Winter Storm, severe winter storm
24 designated areas
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. Data as of October 16, 2026.
Questions about Maryland's warnings
How many weather warnings does Maryland get a year?
An average of 471 NWS warnings a year in 2008-2025, and 499 in 2025.
What is the most common warning in Maryland?
The severe thunderstorm warning: 265 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.