National Weather ServiceNebraskaFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Nebraska
The National Weather Service issued 7 freeze watches for Nebraska in 2025 and 6 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 30th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 246% above the average of 1 for those months in 2008-2025. Dundy was covered most often (25 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Nebraska get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Nebraska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 |
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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundy | 25 | 6 | May 7, 2026 |
| Red Willow | 23 | 6 | May 7, 2026 |
| Hitchcock | 22 | 6 | May 7, 2026 |
| Buffalo | 22 | 7 | April 18, 2026 |
| Phelps | 20 | 6 | April 18, 2026 |
| Gosper | 20 | 5 | April 18, 2026 |
| Furnas | 20 | 5 | April 18, 2026 |
| Sherman | 19 | 6 | April 18, 2026 |
| Howard | 19 | 6 | April 18, 2026 |
| Dawson | 19 | 5 | April 18, 2026 |
| Valley | 18 | 5 | April 18, 2026 |
| Harlan | 18 | 5 | April 18, 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 Nebraska.