National Weather ServiceTexasFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 29 freeze watches for Texas in 2025 and 22 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 4th most of any state. 2026 through September: 15, 62% above the average of 9 for those months in 2008-2025. Hartley was covered most often (57 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Texas get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 15 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 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 Texas 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 Texas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley | 57 | 9 | May 7, 2026 |
| Dallam | 57 | 9 | May 7, 2026 |
| Brooks | 55 | 10 | February 1, 2026 |
| Jim Hogg | 54 | 10 | February 1, 2026 |
| Sherman | 50 | 8 | May 7, 2026 |
| Zapata | 48 | 10 | February 1, 2026 |
| Hansford | 48 | 6 | May 7, 2026 |
| Moore | 47 | 6 | April 19, 2026 |
| Deaf Smith | 46 | 5 | April 19, 2026 |
| Oldham | 45 | 5 | April 19, 2026 |
| Ochiltree | 45 | 4 | May 7, 2026 |
| Tyler | 40 | 8 | March 17, 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 Texas.