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Winter in Koochiching County, Minnesota
81 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.
Koochiching County, Minnesota, has 81 winter events in the NCEI record since 1950, with at least one in 29 different years.
March is the busiest month, with 17 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 58 events against 23 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.7% of the 12,156 winter events recorded in Minnesota; its 2.6 per 100 square miles compares with 15.3 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 Minnesota
| Measure | Koochiching County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 81 | 12,156 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 2.6 | 15.3 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 67.8 | 21.3 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 63 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | March | December | January |
By year
Seasonality
13Feb
8Mar
17Apr
15May
0Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
1Nov
11Dec
16
Recorded events
All 81 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2026 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Apr 2025 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Mar 2025 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Mar 2025 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Dec 2024 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Mar 2024 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Feb 2024 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Apr 2023 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Mar 2023 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Dec 2022 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Mar 2022 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Dec 2021 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Dec 2021 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Dec 2021 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Dec 2021 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Nov 2021 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Jan 2020 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Dec 2019 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Dec 2019 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Apr 2019 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Mar 2019 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Feb 2019 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Dec 2018 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Oct 2017 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Jan 2017 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Nov 2016 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Mar 2016 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Jan 2015 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Mar 2014 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Feb 2014 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Dec 2013 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Mar 2013 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Mar 2013 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Feb 2013 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2013 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Jan 2013 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Apr 2012 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Feb 2012 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Apr 2011 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Dec 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Nov 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Nov 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Nov 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Jan 2010 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Dec 2009 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Apr 2009 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 31 Mar 2009 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Mar 2009 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Jan 2009 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Dec 2008 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Apr 2008 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Apr 2008 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Nov 2006 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Nov 2005 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Jan 2005 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Dec 2004 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Jan 2004 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Nov 2003 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Mar 2003 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Dec 2002 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Mar 2002 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Nov 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Apr 2001 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Apr 2001 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Apr 1999 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Apr 1999 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Mar 1999 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 1999 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Dec 1998 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Nov 1998 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Nov 1998 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Jan 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Jan 1997 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Apr 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Koochiching County had?
81 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 Koochiching County?
8 Apr 2026 (Winter Weather). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Koochiching County?
NCEI records no damage estimate for events of this type in the county.
How does Koochiching County compare with Minnesota for winter?
2.6 events per 100 square miles against 15.3 statewide; the county holds 81 of the state's 12,156 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.