United StatesMississippiNWS, FEMA, USGSArchive to October 13, 2026
Mississippi: warnings and declarations in 2026
The National Weather Service issued 1,042 warnings for Mississippi in 2026 through September, 13% below the average of 1,194 for those months in 2008-2025. The most frequent was the severe thunderstorm warning (635). FEMA has made 4 declarations for Mississippi this year.
Latest notices in Mississippi
NWS JacksonWatchOctober 10, 2026
Flood Watch: Webster, Clay, Lowndes and 4 more, MS
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, October 10, 2026
NWS MemphisWatchOctober 9, 2026
Flood Watch: Marshall, Benton, Tippah and 25 more, MS and TN
Expired 7:00 a.m. CDT, October 11, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningOctober 9, 2026
Tropical Storm Warning: Choctaw, MS
Expired 6:45 a.m. CDT, October 10, 2026
NWS MobileWarningOctober 9, 2026
Tropical Storm Warning: George, MS
Expired 6:15 a.m. CDT, October 10, 2026
NWS MemphisWarningOctober 9, 2026
Tropical Storm Warning: Chickasaw, MS
Expired 6:15 a.m. CDT, October 10, 2026
Which warnings, watches and advisories does Mississippi get?
| Product | Yearly average 2008-2025 | 2025 | 2026 through September | Average, same months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 714 | 789 | 635 | 639 |
| Flood Warning | 235 | 156 | 122 | 207 |
| Tornado Warning | 186 | 195 | 97 | 144 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 181 | 103 | 131 | 166 |
| Flood Advisory | 116 | 136 | 134 | 102 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 76 | 113 | 57 | 42 |
| Heat Advisory | 49 | 73 | 112 | 49 |
| Wind Advisory | 37 | 31 | 6 | 30 |
| Tornado Watch | 34 | 34 | 15 | 27 |
| Flash Flood Watch | 28 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Freeze Warning | 24 | 7 | 8 | 13 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 22 | 25 | 14 | 21 |
| Freeze Watch | 12 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 12 | 19 | 23 | 12 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 11 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 8 | 11 | 3 | 5 |
| Lake Wind Advisory | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Red Flag Warning | 7 | 4 | 11 | 4 |
| Flood Watch | 7 | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| Frost Advisory | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 6 | 34 | 7 | 5 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Freezing Fog Advisory | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Coastal Flood Watch | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| High Wind Warning | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Freezing Rain Advisory | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 3 | 9 | 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 Mississippi get each year?
Every NWS warning (VTEC significance W) that covered part of Mississippi. 2026 is drawn as an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1,046 |
| 2025 | 1,287 |
| 2024 | 902 |
| 2023 | 1,436 |
| 2022 | 1,294 |
| 2021 | 1,303 |
| 2020 | 1,260 |
| 2019 | 1,316 |
| 2018 | 1,200 |
| 2017 | 1,134 |
| 2016 | 1,240 |
| 2015 | 1,105 |
| 2014 | 1,247 |
| 2013 | 1,116 |
| 2012 | 1,608 |
| 2011 | 2,034 |
| 2010 | 1,483 |
| 2009 | 1,721 |
| 2008 | 1,970 |
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 Mississippi in 2026
FEMAMajor disasterAugust 3, 2026
DR-4930-MS: Tropical Storm, tropical storm arthur
9 designated areas
FEMAMajor disasterJune 30, 2026
DR-4922-MS: Severe Storm, severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding
5 designated areas
FEMAMajor disasterFebruary 6, 2026
DR-4899-MS: Winter Storm, severe winter storm
83 designated areas
FEMAEmergencyJanuary 24, 2026
EM-3640-MS: Winter Storm, severe winter storm
83 designated areas
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. Data as of October 11, 2026.
Questions about Mississippi's warnings
How many weather warnings does Mississippi get a year?
An average of 1,370 NWS warnings a year in 2008-2025, and 1,287 in 2025.
What is the most common warning in Mississippi?
The severe thunderstorm warning: 714 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.