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Winter in Ozark County, Missouri
43 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.
Ozark County, Missouri, has 43 winter events in the NCEI record since 1950, with at least one in 23 different years.
February is the busiest month, with 14 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 30 events against 13 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.7% of the 6,559 winter events recorded in Missouri; its 5.8 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 | Ozark County | Missouri | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 43 | 6,559 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 5.8 | 9.5 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 49.0 | 10.6 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 58 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | February | January | January |
By year
Seasonality
13Feb
14Mar
6Apr
0May
0Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
0Nov
1Dec
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Recorded events
All 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Jan 2025 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 31 Jan 2023 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 2023 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Jan 2023 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Dec 2022 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Dec 2022 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Mar 2022 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Feb 2022 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Feb 2022 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Feb 2021 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Feb 2021 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Jan 2021 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Mar 2015 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Feb 2015 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Feb 2015 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Mar 2014 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Dec 2013 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Mar 2013 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Feb 2013 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 2011 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2010 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Jan 2009 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Mar 2008 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Feb 2008 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Feb 2008 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 31 Jan 2008 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Jan 2007 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Nov 2006 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Feb 2004 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Feb 2003 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Dec 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Dec 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Feb 2001 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Dec 2000 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Dec 2000 | Heavy Snow | — | $100K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Mar 1999 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Jan 1999 | Winter Storm | — | $125K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Dec 1998 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Jan 1996 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Ozark County had?
43 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 Ozark County?
23 Jan 2026 (Winter Storm). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Ozark County?
The winter storm of 1 Jan 1999, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $125K.
How does Ozark County compare with Missouri for winter?
5.8 events per 100 square miles against 9.5 statewide; the county holds 43 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.