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Missouri: warnings and declarations in 2026
The National Weather Service issued 2,145 warnings for Missouri in 2026 through September, 29% above the average of 1,663 for those months in 2008-2025. The most frequent was the severe thunderstorm warning (1,200). FEMA has made 3 declarations for Missouri this year.
Latest notices in Missouri
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant HillWatchOctober 13, 2026
Flood Watch: Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Johnson and 3 more, KS and MO
In force until 10:00 a.m. CDT, October 14, 2026
NWS SpringfieldWatchOctober 13, 2026
Flood Watch: Bourbon, Benton, Morgan and 2 more, KS and MO
In force until 10:00 a.m. CDT, October 14, 2026
NWS St LouisWarningOctober 5, 2026
Flood Warning: Pike and Pike, IL and MO
Expired 1:00 p.m. CDT, October 7, 2026
NWS St LouisWarningOctober 5, 2026
Flood Warning: Callaway and Osage, MO
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, October 6, 2026
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant HillWarningOctober 5, 2026
Flood Warning: Boone, Cooper, Howard and 1 more, MO
Expired 9:45 p.m. CDT, October 6, 2026
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant HillWarningOctober 5, 2026
Flood Warning: Carroll, Chariton and Saline, MO
Expired 10:36 a.m. CDT, October 7, 2026
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant HillWarningOctober 5, 2026
Flood Warning: Carroll, Lafayette and Saline, MO
Expired 10:45 p.m. CDT, October 6, 2026
NWS St LouisWarningOctober 5, 2026
Flood Warning: Calhoun and Pike, IL and MO
Expired 1:00 a.m. CDT, October 7, 2026
Which warnings, watches and advisories does Missouri get?
| Product | Yearly average 2008-2025 | 2025 | 2026 through September | Average, same months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 857 | 864 | 1,200 | 809 |
| Flood Warning | 538 | 288 | 417 | 479 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 200 | 176 | 216 | 189 |
| Flood Advisory | 188 | 238 | 273 | 177 |
| Tornado Warning | 145 | 233 | 240 | 131 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 70 | 105 | 50 | 44 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 55 | 30 | 56 | 53 |
| Wind Advisory | 53 | 57 | 32 | 38 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 51 | 42 | 11 | 38 |
| Heat Advisory | 42 | 44 | 71 | 42 |
| Flash Flood Watch | 38 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Tornado Watch | 30 | 31 | 44 | 26 |
| Flood Watch | 24 | 59 | 71 | 21 |
| Freeze Warning | 22 | 11 | 6 | 12 |
| Red Flag Warning | 20 | 36 | 17 | 15 |
| Frost Advisory | 20 | 13 | 7 | 11 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 17 | 30 | 15 | 14 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 14 | 19 | 5 | 11 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 13 | 19 | 6 | 11 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 11 | 19 | 26 | 11 |
| Freeze Watch | 8 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| Lake Wind Advisory | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 6 | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 4 | 9 | 15 | 4 |
| High Wind Warning | 4 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| Freezing Fog Advisory | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Freezing Rain Advisory | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Blizzard Warning | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| High Wind Watch | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Blowing Dust Advisory | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Snow Squall Warning (since 2018) | 0 | 0 | 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 Missouri get each year?
Every NWS warning (VTEC significance W) that covered part of Missouri. 2026 is drawn as an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2,179 |
| 2025 | 1,667 |
| 2024 | 2,121 |
| 2023 | 1,572 |
| 2022 | 1,141 |
| 2021 | 1,442 |
| 2020 | 1,547 |
| 2019 | 2,347 |
| 2018 | 1,486 |
| 2017 | 1,678 |
| 2016 | 1,363 |
| 2015 | 2,224 |
| 2014 | 1,469 |
| 2013 | 1,423 |
| 2012 | 1,158 |
| 2011 | 2,472 |
| 2010 | 2,342 |
| 2009 | 2,303 |
| 2008 | 2,924 |
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 Missouri in 2026
FEMAMajor disasterSeptember 1, 2026
DR-4939-MO: Severe Storm, severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding
9 designated areas
FEMAMajor disasterAugust 3, 2026
DR-4929-MO: Severe Storm, severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding
34 designated areas
FEMAMajor disasterJune 30, 2026
DR-4924-MO: Severe Storm, severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding
10 designated areas
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. Data as of October 11, 2026.
Recent earthquakes in Missouri
USGSM2.5September 13, 2026
M2.5 earthquake, 4 km ESE of Brownington, Missouri
At 4:27 p.m. UTC, September 13, 2026
USGSM2.6August 4, 2026
M2.6 earthquake, 6 km ENE of Steele, Missouri
At 12:04 p.m. UTC, August 4, 2026
USGSM2.6June 30, 2026
M2.6 earthquake, 12 km SE of Ellsinore, Missouri
At 3:41 a.m. UTC, June 30, 2026
USGSM2.6May 29, 2026
M2.6 earthquake, 12 km E of Williamsville, Missouri
At 3:58 a.m. UTC, May 29, 2026
USGSM3.9April 23, 2026
M3.9 earthquake, 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri
At 5:59 p.m. UTC, April 23, 2026
Source: U.S. Geological Survey earthquake catalog.
Questions about Missouri's warnings
How many weather warnings does Missouri get a year?
An average of 1,816 NWS warnings a year in 2008-2025, and 1,667 in 2025.
What is the most common warning in Missouri?
The severe thunderstorm warning: 857 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.