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Winter in Lee County, Texas
18 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 18 winter events in Lee County, Texas, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 14 years.
February is the busiest month, with 8 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 13 events against 5 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.2% of the 8,005 winter events recorded in Texas; its 2.9 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 | Lee County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 18 | 8,005 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 2.9 | 3.1 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 10.2 | 2.7 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 195 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | February | January | January |
By year
Seasonality
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Recorded events
All 18 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 |
| 20 Jan 2025 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 2023 | Winter Weather | — | $370K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Feb 2022 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Feb 2022 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Jan 2022 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Feb 2021 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Jan 2021 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Jan 2018 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Dec 2017 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Feb 2011 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Feb 2011 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Jan 2007 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Dec 2005 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Feb 2003 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Nov 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Dec 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 1996 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Lee County had?
18 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 Lee 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 Lee County?
The winter weather of 1 Feb 2023, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $370K.
How does Lee County compare with Texas for winter?
2.9 events per 100 square miles against 3.1 statewide; the county holds 18 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.