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Winter in King County, Texas
36 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.
King County, Texas, has 36 winter events in the NCEI record since 1950, with at least one in 22 different years.
January is the busiest month, with 10 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 32 events against 4 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.4% 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 | King County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 36 | 8,005 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 4.0 | 3.1 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 1,395.3 | 2.7 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 195 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | January | January | January |
By year
Seasonality
10Feb
10Mar
2Apr
0May
0Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
1Nov
4Dec
9
Recorded events
All 36 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 Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Mar 2025 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Feb 2024 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Jan 2023 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Feb 2022 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Feb 2021 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Jan 2021 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Jan 2021 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 31 Dec 2020 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Oct 2020 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Feb 2020 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Jan 2019 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Dec 2018 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Dec 2017 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Dec 2015 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Nov 2015 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Mar 2015 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Feb 2015 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Jan 2015 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Nov 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Feb 2014 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Feb 2013 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2012 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Feb 2012 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Dec 2011 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 2011 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Feb 2010 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Dec 2009 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Dec 2009 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 31 Jan 2008 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Jan 2007 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Jan 2007 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Nov 2006 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Nov 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has King County had?
36 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 King County?
23 Jan 2026 (Winter Storm). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in King County?
NCEI records no damage estimate for events of this type in the county.
How does King County compare with Texas for winter?
4.0 events per 100 square miles against 3.1 statewide; the county holds 36 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.