National Weather ServiceMississippiFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Mississippi
The National Weather Service issued 7 freeze warnings for Mississippi in 2025 and 24 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 16th most of any state. 2026 through September: 8, 38% below the average of 13 for those months in 2008-2025. Pike was covered most often (137 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Mississippi get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Mississippi. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 8 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2010 | 43 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2008 | 24 |
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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike | 137 | 18 | March 18, 2026 |
| Walthall | 136 | 18 | March 18, 2026 |
| Amite | 134 | 17 | March 17, 2026 |
| Wilkinson | 130 | 17 | March 17, 2026 |
| Pearl River | 128 | 15 | March 18, 2026 |
| Wayne | 115 | 17 | March 18, 2026 |
| Greene | 107 | 13 | March 18, 2026 |
| Jackson | 106 | 0 | December 23, 2022 |
| Harrison | 104 | 0 | December 23, 2022 |
| Hancock | 104 | 0 | December 23, 2022 |
| Perry | 103 | 13 | March 18, 2026 |
| George | 98 | 12 | 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 Mississippi.