National Weather ServiceTexasFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 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 Texas.