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Winter in Martin 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.
Martin County, Texas, has 18 winter events in the NCEI record since 1950, with at least one in 13 different years.
December is the busiest month, with 7 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 2.0 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 | Martin County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 18 | 8,005 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 2.0 | 3.1 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 34.5 | 2.7 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 195 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | December | January | January |
By year
Seasonality
3Feb
4Mar
0Apr
1May
0Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
0Nov
3Dec
7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2021 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Feb 2020 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Dec 2015 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Nov 2015 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Jan 2015 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Dec 2014 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Nov 2013 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Jan 2012 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Dec 2011 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Dec 2011 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Feb 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Dec 2009 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Jan 2007 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Dec 2004 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Feb 2004 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Dec 1998 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Nov 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Apr 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Martin 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 Martin County?
14 Feb 2021 (Heavy Snow). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Martin County?
NCEI records no damage estimate for events of this type in the county.
How does Martin County compare with Texas for winter?
2.0 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.