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Winter in Winston County, Alabama
28 winter storms and snow events in the NCEI Storm Events record, 1950 to 2026. Event types counted: Winter Storm, Winter Weather, Heavy Snow, Blizzard, Ice Storm, Lake-Effect Snow, Sleet.
NCEI notes that Storm Data is compiled from a variety of sources including the National Weather Service, other federal, state and local agencies, the media and the public; that property and crop damage figures are estimates; and that some events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county. FEMA notes that NFIP claim records are redacted and aggregated to protect the privacy of policyholders. Storm records through 30 Jun 2026.
Winston County, Alabama, has 28 winter events in the NCEI record since 1950, with at least one in 16 different years.
February is the busiest month, with 11 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 20 events against 8 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 1.9% of the 1,470 winter events recorded in Alabama; its 4.6 per 100 square miles compares with 2.9 statewide.
Some winter weather and high wind events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county; zone-recorded events whose zone is named for the county are included and marked "Forecast zone" in the table.
Compared with Alabama
| Measure | Winston County | Alabama | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 28 | 1,470 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 4.6 | 2.9 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 11.8 | 2.9 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 24 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | February | January | January |
By year
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Recorded events
All 28 events, most recent first. Magnitude is hail size, tornado rating or wind speed as recorded.
| Date | Event type | Magnitude | Property damage | Crop damage | Deaths | Injuries | Geography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Jan 2026 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Jan 2025 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Jan 2024 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Feb 2021 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Feb 2021 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Jan 2021 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Mar 2015 | Sleet | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Feb 2015 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Feb 2014 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Feb 2014 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Jan 2013 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Feb 2011 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Jan 2011 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Dec 2010 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Dec 2010 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Jan 2008 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Feb 2006 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Feb 2002 | Winter Storm | — | $1K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2000 | Winter Storm | — | $10K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Dec 1999 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Dec 1998 | Ice Storm | — | $700K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Feb 1996 | Winter Storm | — | $15K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 1996 | Winter Storm | — | $15K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Jan 1996 | Winter Storm | — | $10K | $1K | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Winston County had?
28 events in the NCEI Storm Events record between 1950 and 2026. Reporting of winter storms and snow became far more complete after 1996, so early decades undercount.
When was the last recorded winter event in Winston County?
16 Mar 2026 (Winter Weather). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Winston County?
The ice storm of 23 Dec 1998, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $700K.
How does Winston County compare with Alabama for winter?
4.6 events per 100 square miles against 2.9 statewide; the county holds 28 of the state's 1,470 recorded events.
Provenance
NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, yearly details files through 30 Jun 2026, public domain. County-recorded events plus zone-recorded events whose forecast zone is named for the county (marked "Forecast zone"). Population and area from the US Census Bureau (2021). Built 1 Oct 2026. See the methodology, the Winter hub and the county page.