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Winter in Bent County, Colorado
21 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.
Bent County, Colorado, has 21 winter events in the NCEI record since 1950, with at least one in 12 different years.
February is the busiest month, with 6 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 16 events against 5 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.1% of the 15,010 winter events recorded in Colorado; its 1.4 per 100 square miles compares with 14.5 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 Colorado
| Measure | Bent County | Colorado | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 21 | 15,010 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 1.4 | 14.5 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 36.5 | 25.8 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 37 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | February | December | January |
By year
Seasonality
3Feb
6Mar
3Apr
2May
0Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
0Nov
2Dec
5
Recorded events
All 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2024 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Nov 2024 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Feb 2024 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Feb 2024 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Jan 2024 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Dec 2022 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Feb 2019 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Apr 2017 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Jan 2017 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Feb 2015 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Feb 2014 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Dec 2011 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Mar 2010 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Mar 2009 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Apr 2007 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Feb 2007 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Dec 2006 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Dec 2006 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Dec 2006 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Mar 2005 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Jan 2005 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Bent County had?
21 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 Bent County?
6 Nov 2024 (Heavy Snow). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Bent County?
NCEI records no damage estimate for events of this type in the county.
How does Bent County compare with Colorado for winter?
1.4 events per 100 square miles against 14.5 statewide; the county holds 21 of the state's 15,010 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.