National Weather ServiceIndianaFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Indiana
The National Weather Service issued 17 freeze warnings for Indiana in 2025 and 21 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 19th most of any state. 2026 through September: 11, 13% below the average of 13 for those months in 2008-2025. Ohio was covered most often (78 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Indiana get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Indiana. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 11 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2008 | 19 |
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 Indiana 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 Indiana?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 78 | 9 | April 7, 2026 |
| Switzerland | 76 | 9 | April 7, 2026 |
| Wayne | 74 | 13 | April 20, 2026 |
| Ripley | 74 | 9 | April 7, 2026 |
| Union | 73 | 13 | April 20, 2026 |
| Dearborn | 73 | 9 | April 7, 2026 |
| Fayette | 72 | 13 | April 20, 2026 |
| Franklin | 71 | 12 | April 20, 2026 |
| Rush | 69 | 12 | April 20, 2026 |
| Randolph | 68 | 12 | April 20, 2026 |
| Jennings | 68 | 8 | October 24, 2025 |
| Delaware | 68 | 12 | April 20, 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 Indiana.