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Winter in Llano County, Texas
29 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 29 winter events in Llano County, Texas, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 17 years.
February is the busiest month, with 11 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 23 events against 6 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 3.1 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 | Llano County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 29 | 8,005 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 3.1 | 3.1 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 13.2 | 2.7 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 195 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | February | January | January |
By year
Seasonality
10Feb
11Mar
1Apr
0May
0Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
0Nov
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Recorded events
All 29 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 Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Jan 2025 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 2023 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Jan 2023 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Feb 2022 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Jan 2022 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Jan 2022 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Feb 2021 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Feb 2021 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Feb 2021 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Jan 2021 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 31 Dec 2020 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Feb 2020 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Jan 2018 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Dec 2015 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Mar 2015 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Feb 2015 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Nov 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Feb 2011 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Feb 2011 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Jan 2009 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Jan 2007 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Feb 2003 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Nov 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Dec 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Dec 1998 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Nov 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Feb 1996 | Winter Storm | — | $1.5M | $50K | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Llano County had?
29 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 Llano 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 Llano County?
The winter storm of 1 Feb 1996, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $1.5M and crop damage at $50K.
How does Llano County compare with Texas for winter?
3.1 events per 100 square miles against 3.1 statewide; the county holds 29 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.