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Winter in Deaf Smith County, Texas
60 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 60 winter events in Deaf Smith County, Texas, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 24 years.
January is the busiest month, with 16 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 40 events against 20 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.7% of the 8,005 winter events recorded in Texas; its 4.0 per 100 square miles compares with 3.1 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 Texas
| Measure | Deaf Smith County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 60 | 8,005 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 4.0 | 3.1 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 32.7 | 2.7 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 195 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | January | January | January |
By year
Seasonality
16Feb
11Mar
6Apr
4May
1Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
1Nov
9Dec
12
Recorded events
All 60 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 Jan 2026 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Apr 2025 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Jan 2025 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Feb 2024 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Mar 2022 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Feb 2022 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Mar 2021 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Feb 2021 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Oct 2020 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Dec 2015 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Nov 2015 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Feb 2015 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Feb 2015 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Jan 2015 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Jan 2015 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Jan 2015 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Dec 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Dec 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Nov 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Apr 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Mar 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Feb 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Feb 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Dec 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Nov 2013 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Nov 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Apr 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Feb 2013 | Blizzard | — | $660K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Feb 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Jan 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Dec 2012 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Feb 2011 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Mar 2009 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Jan 2007 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Jan 2007 | Sleet | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Dec 2006 | Ice Storm | — | $7K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Dec 2005 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 May 2005 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Mar 2005 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Nov 2004 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Nov 2004 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Dec 2002 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Jan 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2000 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Nov 2000 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Dec 1999 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Dec 1999 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 1999 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Mar 1998 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Dec 1997 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Apr 1997 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Nov 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Jan 1996 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Deaf Smith County had?
60 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 Deaf Smith County?
23 Jan 2026 (Winter Weather). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Deaf Smith County?
The blizzard of 24 Feb 2013, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $660K.
How does Deaf Smith County compare with Texas for winter?
4.0 events per 100 square miles against 3.1 statewide; the county holds 60 of the state's 8,005 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.