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Winter in Logan County, Nebraska
57 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 57 winter events in Logan County, Nebraska, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 25 years.
February is the busiest month, with 13 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 33 events against 24 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.7% of the 8,064 winter events recorded in Nebraska; its 10.0 per 100 square miles compares with 10.5 statewide.
NCEI attributes 2 deaths in the county to winter storms and snow.
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 Nebraska
| Measure | Logan County | Nebraska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 57 | 8,064 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 10.0 | 10.5 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 829.7 | 41.1 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 2 | 72 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | February | February | January |
By year
Seasonality
10Feb
13Mar
8Apr
9May
0Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
3Nov
5Dec
9
Recorded events
All 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Dec 2023 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Jan 2023 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Jan 2023 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Dec 2022 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Feb 2021 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Dec 2019 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Nov 2019 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Apr 2019 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Mar 2019 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Dec 2018 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Apr 2018 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Jan 2018 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Feb 2017 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Jan 2017 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Mar 2016 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 2016 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Feb 2015 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Apr 2013 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Feb 2013 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Feb 2013 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Dec 2012 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Feb 2012 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Apr 2011 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Jan 2011 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Dec 2010 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Dec 2009 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Oct 2009 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Oct 2009 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Apr 2009 | Blizzard | — | $15K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Feb 2009 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Apr 2008 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Feb 2007 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Dec 2006 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Dec 2006 | Winter Storm | — | $15K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Mar 2006 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Nov 2005 | Blizzard | — | $35K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Mar 2005 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Jan 2005 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Nov 2004 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Apr 2003 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Mar 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Apr 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Feb 1999 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Mar 1998 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Mar 1998 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Feb 1998 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Feb 1998 | Ice Storm | — | $16K | — | 2 | 1 | Forecast zone |
| 20 Jan 1998 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Nov 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Oct 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Apr 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Feb 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Nov 1996 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Mar 1996 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Jan 1996 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Logan County had?
57 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 Logan County?
25 Dec 2023 (Blizzard). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Logan County?
The blizzard of 27 Nov 2005, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $35K.
How does Logan County compare with Nebraska for winter?
10.0 events per 100 square miles against 10.5 statewide; the county holds 57 of the state's 8,064 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.