National Weather ServiceFloridaFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Florida
The National Weather Service issued 54 freeze warnings for Florida in 2025 and 58 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 4th most of any state. 2026 through September: 55, 39% above the average of 40 for those months in 2008-2025. Suwannee was covered most often (302 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Florida get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Florida. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 55 |
| 2025 | 54 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2014 | 79 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2012 | 74 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2010 | 222 |
| 2009 | 102 |
| 2008 | 73 |
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 Florida 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 Florida?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee | 302 | 57 | March 18, 2026 |
| Baker | 298 | 62 | March 18, 2026 |
| Gilchrist | 295 | 55 | March 18, 2026 |
| Union | 281 | 54 | March 18, 2026 |
| Bradford | 262 | 45 | March 18, 2026 |
| Hamilton | 259 | 15 | February 20, 2024 |
| Columbia | 216 | 0 | March 7, 2019 |
| Alachua | 190 | 0 | March 7, 2019 |
| Holmes | 174 | 26 | March 18, 2026 |
| Gadsden | 167 | 19 | March 18, 2026 |
| Clay | 165 | 0 | February 4, 2021 |
| Leon | 164 | 17 | March 18, 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 Florida.