National Weather ServiceMissouriFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Missouri
The National Weather Service issued 11 freeze warnings for Missouri in 2025 and 22 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 15th most of any state. 2026 through September: 6, 50% below the average of 12 for those months in 2008-2025. Wright was covered most often (67 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Missouri get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Missouri. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 6 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 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 Missouri 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 Missouri?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright | 67 | 9 | March 28, 2026 |
| Vernon | 67 | 8 | March 28, 2026 |
| Polk | 67 | 8 | March 28, 2026 |
| Laclede | 67 | 8 | March 28, 2026 |
| Hickory | 67 | 8 | March 28, 2026 |
| Dallas | 67 | 8 | March 28, 2026 |
| Webster | 66 | 8 | March 28, 2026 |
| St. Clair | 66 | 8 | March 28, 2026 |
| Pulaski | 66 | 10 | March 28, 2026 |
| Phelps | 66 | 10 | March 28, 2026 |
| Greene | 66 | 8 | March 28, 2026 |
| Benton | 66 | 8 | March 28, 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 Missouri.