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Winter in Jefferson County, Oklahoma
29 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 29 winter events in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 18 years.
December is the busiest month, with 9 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 14 events against 15 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.7% of the 3,990 winter events recorded in Oklahoma; its 3.8 per 100 square miles compares with 5.8 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 Oklahoma
| Measure | Jefferson County | Oklahoma | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 29 | 3,990 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 3.8 | 5.8 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 53.3 | 10.0 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 78 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | December | January | January |
By year
Seasonality
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8Mar
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9
Recorded events
All 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2025 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Feb 2022 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Feb 2021 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Feb 2021 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Mar 2015 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Dec 2013 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2012 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Feb 2011 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 2011 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 31 Jan 2011 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Feb 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Dec 2009 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Jan 2009 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Jan 2007 | Winter Storm | — | $20K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Dec 2004 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Feb 2004 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Mar 2002 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Nov 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Feb 2001 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Ice Storm | — | $1.5M | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Dec 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Dec 1998 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Dec 1998 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Jan 1997 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Jan 1997 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Dec 1996 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Nov 1996 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Jan 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Jefferson County had?
29 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 Jefferson County?
9 Jan 2025 (Heavy Snow). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Jefferson County?
The ice storm of 26 Dec 2000, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $1.5M.
How does Jefferson County compare with Oklahoma for winter?
3.8 events per 100 square miles against 5.8 statewide; the county holds 29 of the state's 3,990 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.