National Weather ServiceArkansasFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Arkansas
The National Weather Service issued 11 freeze warnings for Arkansas in 2025 and 25 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 13th most of any state. 2026 through September: 7, 44% below the average of 13 for those months in 2008-2025. Benton was covered most often (109 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Arkansas get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Arkansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 7 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2008 | 27 |
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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 109 | 9 | November 10, 2025 |
| Washington | 108 | 9 | November 10, 2025 |
| Madison | 107 | 9 | November 10, 2025 |
| Howard | 107 | 16 | March 17, 2026 |
| Sevier | 106 | 16 | March 17, 2026 |
| Carroll | 106 | 9 | November 10, 2025 |
| Little River | 95 | 16 | March 17, 2026 |
| Hempstead | 92 | 15 | March 17, 2026 |
| Nevada | 91 | 15 | March 17, 2026 |
| Union | 88 | 15 | March 17, 2026 |
| Columbia | 88 | 16 | March 17, 2026 |
| Miller | 84 | 16 | 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 Arkansas.