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Winter in Wayne County, Ohio
38 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.
Wayne County, Ohio, has 38 winter events in the NCEI record since 1950, with at least one in 19 different years.
February is the busiest month, with 12 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 21 events against 17 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.5% of the 7,472 winter events recorded in Ohio; its 6.8 per 100 square miles compares with 18.3 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 Ohio
| Measure | Wayne County | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 38 | 7,472 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 6.8 | 18.3 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 3.3 | 6.3 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 28 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | February | January | January |
By year
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Recorded events
All 38 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 Dec 2022 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Feb 2022 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Jan 2022 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Feb 2021 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Dec 2020 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Jan 2019 | Winter Storm | — | $100K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Jan 2018 | Winter Storm | — | $150K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Dec 2012 | Winter Storm | — | $75K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Feb 2011 | Winter Storm | — | $300K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 2011 | Winter Storm | — | $300K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Feb 2010 | Winter Storm | — | $200K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Feb 2010 | Winter Storm | — | $500K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Jan 2009 | Winter Storm | — | $150K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Dec 2008 | Winter Storm | — | $30K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Mar 2008 | Winter Storm | — | $750K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Mar 2008 | Winter Storm | — | $400K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Feb 2008 | Winter Storm | — | $100K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Feb 2008 | Winter Storm | — | $65K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Mar 2007 | Ice Storm | — | $100K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Feb 2007 | Ice Storm | — | $30K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Winter Storm | — | $40K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Jan 2005 | Ice Storm | — | $4.8M | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Dec 2004 | Winter Storm | — | $5.8M | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Mar 2004 | Heavy Snow | — | $250K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Feb 2004 | Winter Storm | — | $125K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Dec 2003 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Dec 2002 | Heavy Snow | — | $100K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Mar 2002 | Winter Storm | — | $200K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Mar 2002 | Winter Storm | — | $50K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Dec 2000 | Winter Storm | — | $100K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Feb 2000 | Winter Storm | — | $25K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Mar 1999 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Jan 1999 | Winter Storm | — | $2K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Jan 1999 | Winter Storm | — | $2K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Jan 1999 | Winter Storm | — | $15K | — | — | 2 | Forecast zone |
| 16 Jan 1997 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Jan 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | $20K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Jan 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | $60K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Wayne County had?
38 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 Wayne County?
23 Dec 2022 (Winter Storm). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Wayne County?
The winter storm of 22 Dec 2004, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $5.8M.
How does Wayne County compare with Ohio for winter?
6.8 events per 100 square miles against 18.3 statewide; the county holds 38 of the state's 7,472 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.