National Weather ServiceKentuckyFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Kentucky
The National Weather Service issued 13 freeze watches for Kentucky in 2025 and 10 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 19th most of any state. 2026 through September: 8, 31% above the average of 6 for those months in 2008-2025. Johnson was covered most often (47 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Kentucky get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Kentucky. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 8 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 47 | 11 | May 3, 2026 |
| Morgan | 46 | 11 | May 3, 2026 |
| Menifee | 46 | 11 | May 3, 2026 |
| Elliott | 46 | 11 | May 3, 2026 |
| Wolfe | 45 | 11 | May 3, 2026 |
| Rowan | 45 | 11 | May 3, 2026 |
| Martin | 45 | 10 | May 3, 2026 |
| Magoffin | 45 | 11 | May 3, 2026 |
| Knott | 45 | 10 | May 3, 2026 |
| Floyd | 45 | 10 | May 3, 2026 |
| Breathitt | 45 | 11 | May 3, 2026 |
| Pike | 44 | 9 | 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 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 Kentucky.