15,268
Recorded events
14
Counties affected
3
Direct deaths
$187.7M
Property damage
15,268 frost/freeze events are recorded across 14 U.S. counties between 1996 and 2026.
Systematic records for this hazard begin in 1996 — earlier gaps reflect reporting practice, not calm weather.
Most affected
Top counties for frost/freeze
| Rank | County | Events | Deaths | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Levy County, Florida | 3 | 0 | $0 |
| #2 | Los Angeles County, California | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #3 | Wilkes County, North Carolina | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #4 | Surry County, North Carolina | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #5 | Richland County, Montana | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #6 | Walton County, Georgia | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #7 | Sumter County, Florida | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #8 | Pasco County, Florida | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #9 | Hernando County, Florida | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #10 | Citrus County, Florida | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #11 | Ventura County, California | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #12 | Santa Barbara County, California | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #13 | San Luis Obispo County, California | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #14 | McKenzie County, North Dakota | 1 | 1 | $15K |