National Weather ServiceArkansasFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Arkansas
The National Weather Service issued 7 freeze watches for Arkansas in 2025 and 10 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 14th most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 31% below the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Washington was covered most often (44 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Arkansas get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Arkansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 11 |
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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 44 | 4 | November 10, 2025 |
| Madison | 44 | 4 | November 10, 2025 |
| Carroll | 44 | 4 | November 10, 2025 |
| Benton | 44 | 4 | November 10, 2025 |
| Marion | 39 | 6 | November 2, 2025 |
| Stone | 38 | 6 | November 2, 2025 |
| Clay | 38 | 7 | March 17, 2026 |
| Baxter | 38 | 6 | November 2, 2025 |
| Izard | 36 | 6 | November 2, 2025 |
| Greene | 36 | 7 | March 17, 2026 |
| Mississippi | 35 | 7 | March 17, 2026 |
| Fulton | 35 | 5 | November 2, 2025 |
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 watch?
A freeze watch means temperatures at or below 32°F are possible during the growing season. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. AreaZine's counts include the hard freeze watches issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Arkansas.