National Weather ServiceOklahomaFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service issued 13 freeze warnings for Oklahoma in 2025 and 24 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 22nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 55% below the average of 11 for those months in 2008-2025. Washington was covered most often (113 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Oklahoma get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Oklahoma. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2008 | 27 |
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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 113 | 12 | November 10, 2025 |
| Nowata | 113 | 12 | November 10, 2025 |
| Osage | 111 | 11 | November 10, 2025 |
| Ottawa | 107 | 9 | November 10, 2025 |
| Craig | 107 | 10 | November 10, 2025 |
| Delaware | 105 | 8 | November 10, 2025 |
| McCurtain | 104 | 16 | March 17, 2026 |
| Adair | 101 | 8 | November 10, 2025 |
| Pawnee | 100 | 10 | November 10, 2025 |
| Rogers | 93 | 8 | November 10, 2025 |
| Mayes | 92 | 8 | November 10, 2025 |
| Cherokee | 91 | 7 | November 10, 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 Oklahoma.