United StatesOhioNWS, FEMA, USGSArchive to October 16, 2026
Ohio: warnings and declarations in 2026
The National Weather Service issued 1,666 warnings for Ohio in 2026 through September, 97% above the average of 844 for those months in 2008-2025. The most frequent was the severe thunderstorm warning (878). FEMA has made 1 declaration for Ohio this year.
Latest notices in Ohio
NWS Northern IndianaWarningOctober 17, 2026
Freeze Warning: Allen, Miami, Wabash and 14 more, IN and OH
In force until 9:00 a.m. EDT, October 18, 2026
NWS PittsburghWarningOctober 17, 2026
Freeze Warning: Tuscarawas, Carroll, Columbiana and 38 more, OH and PA
In force until 9:00 a.m. EDT, October 18, 2026
NWS ClevelandWarningOctober 17, 2026
Freeze Warning: Lucas, Wood, Ottawa and 26 more, OH and PA
In force until 9:00 a.m. EDT, October 18, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningOctober 17, 2026
Freeze Warning: Greenup, Carter, Boyd and 52 more, KY and OH
In force until 9:00 a.m. EDT, October 18, 2026
NWS WilmingtonWarningOctober 17, 2026
Freeze Warning: Wayne, Fayette, Union and 49 more, IN and KY
In force until 9:00 a.m. EDT, October 18, 2026
NWS Northern IndianaWatchOctober 16, 2026
Freeze Watch: Allen, Miami, Wabash and 14 more, IN and OH
In force until 9:00 a.m. EDT, October 18, 2026
NWS ClevelandWatchOctober 16, 2026
Freeze Watch: Lucas, Wood, Ottawa and 26 more, OH and PA
In force until 9:00 a.m. EDT, October 18, 2026
NWS PittsburghWatchOctober 16, 2026
Freeze Watch: Tuscarawas, Carroll, Columbiana and 38 more, OH and PA
In force until 9:00 a.m. EDT, October 18, 2026
Which warnings, watches and advisories does Ohio get?
| Product | Yearly average 2008-2025 | 2025 | 2026 through September | Average, same months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 507 | 572 | 878 | 484 |
| Flood Advisory | 230 | 196 | 295 | 220 |
| Flood Warning | 217 | 171 | 309 | 192 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 73 | 115 | 261 | 71 |
| Tornado Warning | 60 | 55 | 113 | 55 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 55 | 77 | 23 | 41 |
| Wind Advisory | 31 | 29 | 21 | 21 |
| Flood Watch | 31 | 27 | 66 | 28 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 30 | 44 | 36 | 21 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 28 | 24 | 58 | 27 |
| Frost Advisory | 27 | 32 | 25 | 15 |
| Freeze Warning | 21 | 18 | 20 | 14 |
| Flash Flood Watch | 19 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Heat Advisory | 17 | 27 | 26 | 17 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 14 | 11 | 5 | 11 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 12 | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 12 | 13 | 38 | 11 |
| Freeze Watch | 10 | 7 | 13 | 7 |
| Tornado Watch | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 |
| High Wind Warning | 5 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Freezing Rain Advisory | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Snow Squall Warning (since 2018) | 5 | 18 | 60 | 3 |
| Lake Effect Snow Advisory | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Lake Effect Snow Warning | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Red Flag Warning | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| High Wind Watch | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Lake Effect Snow Watch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Freezing Fog Advisory | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blowing Dust Advisory | 0 | 1 | 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 Ohio get each year?
Every NWS warning (VTEC significance W) that covered part of Ohio. 2026 is drawn as an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1,676 |
| 2025 | 974 |
| 2024 | 908 |
| 2023 | 753 |
| 2022 | 905 |
| 2021 | 641 |
| 2020 | 934 |
| 2019 | 1,291 |
| 2018 | 890 |
| 2017 | 1,020 |
| 2016 | 533 |
| 2015 | 795 |
| 2014 | 755 |
| 2013 | 984 |
| 2012 | 826 |
| 2011 | 1,620 |
| 2010 | 910 |
| 2009 | 640 |
| 2008 | 1,077 |
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 Ohio in 2026
FEMAMajor disasterOctober 2, 2026
DR-4945-OH: Flood, severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, and landslides
7 designated areas
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. Data as of October 16, 2026.
Questions about Ohio's warnings
How many weather warnings does Ohio get a year?
An average of 914 NWS warnings a year in 2008-2025, and 974 in 2025.
What is the most common warning in Ohio?
The severe thunderstorm warning: 507 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.