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Winter in Queens County, New York
33 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 33 winter events in Queens County, New York, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 12 years.
February is the busiest month, with 13 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 8 events against 25 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.2% of the 13,456 winter events recorded in New York; its 30.4 per 100 square miles compares with 28.6 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 New York
| Measure | Queens County | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 33 | 13,456 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 30.4 | 28.6 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 0.1 | 6.8 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 135 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | February | January | January |
By year
Seasonality
6Feb
13Mar
6Apr
1May
0Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
0Nov
0Dec
7
Recorded events
All 33 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 Feb 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Feb 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Dec 2009 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Mar 2009 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Feb 2008 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Mar 2007 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Feb 2006 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Mar 2005 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Mar 2005 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Feb 2005 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Jan 2005 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2004 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Jan 2004 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Dec 2003 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Dec 2003 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Apr 2003 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Feb 2003 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Feb 2003 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2002 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Dec 2002 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Mar 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Feb 2001 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Jan 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Dec 2000 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Feb 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Jan 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 31 Dec 1996 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | 15 | County |
| 7 Mar 1996 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Feb 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Feb 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Jan 1996 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Queens County had?
33 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 Queens County?
25 Feb 2010 (Heavy Snow). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Queens County?
NCEI records no damage estimate for events of this type in the county.
How does Queens County compare with New York for winter?
30.4 events per 100 square miles against 28.6 statewide; the county holds 33 of the state's 13,456 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.