National Weather ServiceNorth DakotaFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in North Dakota
The National Weather Service issued 12 freeze warnings for North Dakota in 2025 and 7 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 37th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 38% above the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Renville was covered most often (61 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does North Dakota get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of North Dakota. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 |
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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renville | 61 | 17 | May 19, 2026 |
| Burke | 61 | 16 | May 19, 2026 |
| Bottineau | 61 | 16 | May 19, 2026 |
| Rolette | 60 | 16 | May 20, 2026 |
| Stark | 59 | 15 | May 19, 2026 |
| Mountrail | 59 | 16 | May 19, 2026 |
| Mercer | 59 | 18 | May 19, 2026 |
| Hettinger | 59 | 14 | May 19, 2026 |
| Dunn | 59 | 17 | May 19, 2026 |
| Divide | 59 | 16 | May 19, 2026 |
| Williams | 57 | 16 | May 19, 2026 |
| Ward | 57 | 14 | October 19, 2025 |
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 North Dakota.