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Winter in Hamilton County, Texas
23 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 23 winter events in Hamilton County, Texas, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 15 years.
January is the busiest month, with 8 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 10 events against 13 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.3% of the 8,005 winter events recorded in Texas; its 2.8 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 | Hamilton County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 23 | 8,005 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 2.8 | 3.1 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 27.9 | 2.7 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 195 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | January | January | January |
By year
Seasonality
8Feb
5Mar
0Apr
1May
0Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
0Nov
2Dec
7
Recorded events
All 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2026 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 2023 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Feb 2021 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Jan 2021 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Dec 2013 | Winter Storm | — | $500K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 2011 | Ice Storm | — | $100K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Feb 2010 | Winter Weather | — | $3K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Dec 2009 | Winter Weather | — | $10K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Apr 2007 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Jan 2007 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Dec 2004 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Feb 2003 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Nov 2001 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Jan 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Jan 2001 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 31 Dec 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Dec 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Jan 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Dec 1998 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Jan 1997 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Jan 1997 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Nov 1996 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Hamilton County had?
23 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 Hamilton County?
24 Jan 2026 (Winter Storm). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Hamilton County?
The winter storm of 5 Dec 2013, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $500K.
How does Hamilton County compare with Texas for winter?
2.8 events per 100 square miles against 3.1 statewide; the county holds 23 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.