National Weather ServiceLouisianaFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Louisiana
The National Weather Service issued 13 freeze warnings for Louisiana in 2025 and 31 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 8th most of any state. 2026 through September: 11, 40% below the average of 18 for those months in 2008-2025. Rapides was covered most often (156 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Louisiana get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Louisiana. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 11 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2011 | 74 |
| 2010 | 71 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2008 | 22 |
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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapides | 156 | 14 | March 17, 2026 |
| Avoyelles | 156 | 13 | March 17, 2026 |
| Vernon | 149 | 13 | March 17, 2026 |
| Evangeline | 142 | 13 | March 17, 2026 |
| Allen | 142 | 13 | March 17, 2026 |
| St. Landry | 140 | 13 | March 17, 2026 |
| Beauregard | 135 | 12 | March 17, 2026 |
| Washington | 131 | 15 | March 18, 2026 |
| Assumption | 127 | 17 | March 17, 2026 |
| St. James | 126 | 17 | March 17, 2026 |
| St. Helena | 126 | 14 | March 17, 2026 |
| East Feliciana | 123 | 14 | 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 Louisiana.