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Winter in Mercer County, Missouri
53 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.
NCEI records 53 winter events in Mercer County, Missouri, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 27 years.
January is the busiest month, with 21 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 36 events against 17 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.8% of the 6,559 winter events recorded in Missouri; its 11.7 per 100 square miles compares with 9.5 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 Missouri
| Measure | Mercer County | Missouri | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 53 | 6,559 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 11.7 | 9.5 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 151.9 | 10.6 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 58 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | January | January | January |
By year
Seasonality
21Feb
15Mar
1Apr
2May
1Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
0Nov
3Dec
10
Recorded events
All 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Jan 2025 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Jan 2022 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Jan 2022 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Jan 2021 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Dec 2020 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Apr 2020 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Jan 2020 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Jan 2019 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Nov 2018 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Jan 2017 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Dec 2015 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 2015 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 31 Jan 2015 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Feb 2014 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 May 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Feb 2013 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Dec 2012 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Feb 2012 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Feb 2012 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Jan 2012 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Feb 2011 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 2011 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Jan 2011 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Feb 2010 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Jan 2010 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Dec 2009 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Dec 2008 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Feb 2008 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Feb 2008 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Dec 2007 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Dec 2007 | Ice Storm | — | $10K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Dec 2007 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Jan 2006 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Jan 2005 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Jan 2005 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Feb 2004 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Jan 2004 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Jan 2003 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Jan 2002 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Mar 2001 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Feb 2001 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Feb 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Dec 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Dec 1999 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Jan 1998 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Apr 1997 | Heavy Snow | — | $500K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Feb 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Mercer County had?
53 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 Mercer County?
28 Nov 2025 (Winter Storm). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Mercer County?
The heavy snow of 10 Apr 1997, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $500K.
How does Mercer County compare with Missouri for winter?
11.7 events per 100 square miles against 9.5 statewide; the county holds 53 of the state's 6,559 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.