National Weather ServiceWest VirginiaFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in West Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 15 freeze warnings for West Virginia in 2025 and 21 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 14th most of any state. 2026 through September: 29, 123% above the average of 13 for those months in 2008-2025. Tyler was covered most often (78 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does West Virginia get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of West Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 29 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2008 | 10 |
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 West 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 West Virginia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler | 78 | 10 | May 3, 2026 |
| Wirt | 77 | 10 | May 3, 2026 |
| Ritchie | 77 | 10 | May 3, 2026 |
| Pleasants | 77 | 10 | May 3, 2026 |
| Jackson | 76 | 11 | May 3, 2026 |
| Harrison | 76 | 8 | May 3, 2026 |
| Wood | 75 | 10 | May 3, 2026 |
| Doddridge | 75 | 10 | May 3, 2026 |
| Calhoun | 75 | 10 | May 3, 2026 |
| Roane | 74 | 10 | May 3, 2026 |
| Lewis | 71 | 7 | May 3, 2026 |
| Gilmer | 71 | 10 | May 3, 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 West Virginia.