National Weather ServiceVirginiaFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 16 freeze warnings for Virginia in 2025 and 25 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 6th most of any state. 2026 through September: 19, 47% above the average of 13 for those months in 2008-2025. Lee was covered most often (81 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Virginia get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 19 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 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 Virginia 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 Virginia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee | 81 | 13 | May 3, 2026 |
| Scott | 80 | 13 | May 3, 2026 |
| Washington | 79 | 13 | May 3, 2026 |
| Shenandoah | 72 | 19 | May 3, 2026 |
| Rockingham | 72 | 17 | May 3, 2026 |
| Page | 71 | 18 | April 21, 2026 |
| Augusta | 69 | 17 | May 3, 2026 |
| Wise | 67 | 13 | May 3, 2026 |
| Clarke | 66 | 13 | April 21, 2026 |
| Russell | 65 | 13 | May 3, 2026 |
| Warren | 63 | 12 | April 21, 2026 |
| Frederick | 62 | 13 | April 21, 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 Virginia.