National Weather ServiceMissouriFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Missouri
The National Weather Service issued 12 freeze watches for Missouri in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 18th most of any state. 2026 through September: 2, 48% below the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Pemiscot was covered most often (38 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Missouri get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Missouri. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 13 |
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 Missouri 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 Missouri?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemiscot | 38 | 7 | March 17, 2026 |
| Dunklin | 38 | 7 | March 17, 2026 |
| Wright | 32 | 4 | November 2, 2025 |
| Texas | 31 | 4 | November 2, 2025 |
| Shannon | 31 | 4 | November 2, 2025 |
| Pulaski | 31 | 4 | November 2, 2025 |
| Phelps | 31 | 4 | November 2, 2025 |
| Maries | 31 | 4 | November 2, 2025 |
| Laclede | 31 | 4 | November 2, 2025 |
| Dent | 31 | 4 | November 2, 2025 |
| Webster | 30 | 4 | November 2, 2025 |
| Polk | 30 | 4 | 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 Missouri.