National Weather ServiceAlabamaFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Alabama
The National Weather Service issued 20 freeze warnings for Alabama in 2025 and 29 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 10th most of any state. 2026 through September: 13, 25% below the average of 17 for those months in 2008-2025. Dale was covered most often (192 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Alabama get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Alabama. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 13 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2008 | 34 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Alabama get them?
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 1, 2026.
Where in Alabama?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale | 192 | 32 | March 18, 2026 |
| Coffee | 192 | 31 | March 18, 2026 |
| Henry | 190 | 33 | March 18, 2026 |
| Geneva | 185 | 27 | March 18, 2026 |
| Houston | 179 | 27 | March 18, 2026 |
| Etowah | 140 | 23 | March 17, 2026 |
| Cherokee | 140 | 23 | March 17, 2026 |
| Blount | 138 | 22 | March 17, 2026 |
| Winston | 134 | 22 | March 17, 2026 |
| Calhoun | 134 | 23 | March 17, 2026 |
| St. Clair | 133 | 23 | March 17, 2026 |
| Marion | 133 | 22 | March 17, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a freeze warning?
A freeze warning means temperatures at or below 32°F are expected during the growing season, enough to kill crops and sensitive plants. Since 2024-2025 it also covers the colder nights that had a hard freeze warning of their own. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. AreaZine's counts include the hard freeze warnings issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Alabama.