Freeze Warning
FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY
South Carolina freeze warnings
3 freeze warnings are in effect in South Carolina right now.
Temperatures will drop to 32°F or below, which can kill sensitive plants and damage outdoor pipes.
Updated from the National Weather Service · lists refresh hourly; the live map loads current alerts directly from the NWS
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Active freeze warnings in South Carolina
Freeze Warning
FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY
Freeze Warning
FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY
Freeze Warnings in South Carolina by year
South Carolina averaged 16.3 freeze warnings per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 9 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on November 15, 2026.
Counties with the most freeze warnings
Recent freeze warnings in South Carolina
| Issued | Alert | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 9:42 AM EST | Freeze Warning | Lincoln; McDuffie; Columbia; Richmond; Burke; Chesterfield; McCormick; Newberry; Fairfield; Kershaw; Edgefield; Saluda; Lexington; Richland; |
| Nov 14, 8:02 AM EST | Freeze Warning | Jenkins; Screven; Candler; Bulloch; Effingham; Tattnall; Evans; Allendale; Hampton; Inland Colleton; Dorchester; Inland Berkeley; Inland Jas |
| Nov 14, 7:51 AM EST | Freeze Warning | Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Inland Brunswick; Inland Georgetown; Central Horry; Northern Horry |
What a freeze warning means
Freeze warnings are mainly issued during the growing season, in spring and fall, when subfreezing temperatures threaten crops and gardens. Once a region has had its first widespread freeze in autumn, offices usually stop issuing them until the next spring.
More about freeze warnings and the national map →
What to do
- Cover or bring in tender plants and potted flowers.
- Disconnect and drain garden hoses, and protect outdoor faucets.
- Bring pets inside overnight.