National Weather ServiceArkansasWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Arkansas
The National Weather Service issued 7 winter storm warnings for Arkansas in 2025 and 9 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 37th most of any state. 2026 through September: 4, 47% below the average of 8 for those months in 2008-2025. Carroll was covered most often (37 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Arkansas get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Arkansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 4 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll | 37 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| Madison | 36 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| Washington | 35 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| Benton | 34 | 6 | January 23, 2026 |
| Craighead | 34 | 4 | January 24, 2026 |
| Greene | 33 | 5 | January 24, 2026 |
| Mississippi | 32 | 4 | January 24, 2026 |
| Baxter | 31 | 6 | January 23, 2026 |
| Marion | 31 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| Poinsett | 31 | 4 | January 24, 2026 |
| Clay | 30 | 5 | January 24, 2026 |
| Cross | 30 | 4 | January 24, 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 winter storm warning?
A winter storm warning means significant snow, sleet or freezing rain is expected that will make travel very difficult or impossible. Each office sets the amounts for its area. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Arkansas.