National Weather ServiceTennesseeFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Tennessee
The National Weather Service issued 0 freeze warnings for Tennessee in 2025 and 20 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 23rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 74% below the average of 11 for those months in 2008-2025. Fentress was covered most often (87 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Tennessee get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Tennessee. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2008 | 17 |
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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fentress | 87 | 8 | November 1, 2023 |
| Cumberland | 87 | 8 | November 1, 2023 |
| Pickett | 85 | 8 | November 1, 2023 |
| Overton | 85 | 8 | November 1, 2023 |
| Hancock | 85 | 12 | April 7, 2024 |
| White | 84 | 8 | November 1, 2023 |
| Putnam | 84 | 8 | November 1, 2023 |
| Washington | 83 | 13 | April 7, 2024 |
| Van Buren | 83 | 8 | November 1, 2023 |
| Sullivan | 83 | 13 | April 7, 2024 |
| Northwest Carter | 83 | 13 | April 7, 2024 |
| Hawkins | 83 | 13 | April 7, 2024 |
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 Tennessee.