National Weather ServiceTexasFreeze WarningArchive to October 16, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 52 freeze warnings for Texas in 2025 and 63 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 2nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 26, 7% below the average of 28 for those months in 2008-2025. Goliad was covered most often (142 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Texas get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 26 |
| 2025 | 52 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2022 | 95 |
| 2021 | 68 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2018 | 77 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2014 | 99 |
| 2013 | 87 |
| 2012 | 57 |
| 2011 | 106 |
| 2010 | 95 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2008 | 51 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 16, 2026.
When in the year does Texas 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 16, 2026.
Where in Texas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goliad | 142 | 24 | February 1, 2026 |
| Victoria | 141 | 23 | February 1, 2026 |
| Live Oak | 140 | 24 | February 1, 2026 |
| Bee | 140 | 24 | February 1, 2026 |
| McMullen | 137 | 23 | February 1, 2026 |
| Tyler | 132 | 12 | March 17, 2026 |
| La Salle | 128 | 20 | February 1, 2026 |
| Hardin | 119 | 11 | March 17, 2026 |
| Jim Wells | 96 | 18 | February 1, 2026 |
| Duval | 94 | 18 | February 1, 2026 |
| Red River | 87 | 15 | March 17, 2026 |
| Northern Newton | 87 | 12 | March 17, 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 16, 2026.
The latest freeze warnings for Texas in AreaZine's record
NWS LubbockWarningOctober 16, 2026
Freeze Warning: Parmer, Castro, Swisher and 12 more, TX
In force until 10:00 a.m. CDT, October 17, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningOctober 16, 2026
Freeze Warning: Cimarron, Texas, Beaver and 18 more, OK and TX
In force until 9:00 a.m. CDT, October 17, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningOctober 16, 2026
Freeze Warning: Northern Lea County, Central Lea County and Davis Mountains, NM and TX
In force until 9:00 a.m. MDT, October 17, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
Every freeze warning for Texas in AreaZine's record
4 notices in AreaZine's record; the latest first below. Every one, oldest first: October 16, 2026 to October 16, 2026.
- Freeze Warning: Parmer, Castro, Swisher and 12 more, TX Parmer, Castro, Swisher and 12 more Warning
- Freeze Warning: Cimarron, Texas, Beaver and 18 more, OK and TX Cimarron, Texas, Beaver and 18 more Warning
- Freeze Warning: Northern Lea County, Central Lea County and Davis Mountains, NM and TX Northern Lea County, Central Lea County and Davis Mountains Warning
- Freeze Warning: Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet and Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, NM and TX Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet and Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains Warning
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov). A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.
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 Texas.
How does Texas compare with its neighbours?
Texas gets more freeze warnings than any state on its border.
| State | A year, 2021-2025 | A year, 2008-2025 | Rank of all states |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 61 | 63 | 2nd |
| Louisiana | 26 | 31 | 8th |
| Arkansas | 24 | 25 | 13th |
| Oklahoma | 19 | 24 | 22nd |
| New Mexico | 14 | 15 | 30th |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 16, 2026.
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