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Winter in McMinn County, Tennessee
39 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 39 winter events in McMinn County, Tennessee, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 18 years.
January is the busiest month, with 20 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 22 events against 17 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.7% of the 5,914 winter events recorded in Tennessee; its 9.1 per 100 square miles compares with 14.3 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 Tennessee
| Measure | McMinn County | Tennessee | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 39 | 5,914 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 9.1 | 14.3 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 7.2 | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 60 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | January | January | January |
By year
Seasonality
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Recorded events
All 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2026 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Jan 2026 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Jan 2025 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Dec 2024 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Jan 2024 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Mar 2022 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Jan 2022 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Jan 2022 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Feb 2015 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Feb 2015 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Feb 2015 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Feb 2015 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Feb 2015 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Feb 2015 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Feb 2015 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Feb 2014 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Feb 2014 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Jan 2011 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Jan 2011 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 2005 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Jan 2004 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Jan 2003 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Jan 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Jan 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Dec 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Dec 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Jan 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Mar 1999 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Jan 1999 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Dec 1998 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Dec 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Jan 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Feb 1996 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Jan 1996 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Jan 1996 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has McMinn County had?
39 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 McMinn County?
31 Jan 2026 (Heavy Snow). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in McMinn County?
NCEI records no damage estimate for events of this type in the county.
How does McMinn County compare with Tennessee for winter?
9.1 events per 100 square miles against 14.3 statewide; the county holds 39 of the state's 5,914 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.