National Weather ServiceKansasFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Kansas
The National Weather Service issued 21 freeze warnings for Kansas in 2025 and 24 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 9th most of any state. 2026 through September: 8, 23% below the average of 10 for those months in 2008-2025. Bourbon was covered most often (67 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Kansas get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Kansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 8 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2008 | 18 |
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 Kansas 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 Kansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon | 67 | 8 | March 28, 2026 |
| Crawford | 64 | 8 | March 28, 2026 |
| Washington | 63 | 10 | October 30, 2025 |
| Cherokee | 63 | 8 | March 28, 2026 |
| Marshall | 61 | 9 | October 30, 2025 |
| Hamilton | 60 | 9 | May 7, 2026 |
| Riley | 59 | 9 | October 30, 2025 |
| Republic | 59 | 10 | October 30, 2025 |
| Clay | 59 | 9 | October 30, 2025 |
| Nemaha | 57 | 7 | April 8, 2025 |
| Doniphan | 57 | 10 | March 28, 2026 |
| Stanton | 56 | 7 | May 7, 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 Kansas.