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Winter in Potter County, Texas
89 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 89 winter events in Potter County, Texas, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 26 years.
January is the busiest month, with 28 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 62 events against 27 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 1.1% of the 8,005 winter events recorded in Texas; its 9.8 per 100 square miles compares with 3.1 statewide.
NCEI attributes 11 deaths in the county to winter storms and snow.
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 | Potter County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 89 | 8,005 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 9.8 | 3.1 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 7.6 | 2.7 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 11 | 195 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | January | January | January |
By year
Seasonality
28Feb
18Mar
8Apr
5May
0Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
1Nov
12Dec
17
Recorded events
All 89 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 Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Apr 2025 | Winter Weather | — | $10K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Mar 2025 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Feb 2024 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Mar 2022 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Feb 2022 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Feb 2022 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Mar 2021 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Feb 2021 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Oct 2020 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Nov 2018 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Dec 2015 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Nov 2015 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Feb 2015 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Feb 2015 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Feb 2015 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Jan 2015 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Jan 2015 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Nov 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Apr 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Mar 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Feb 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Feb 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Feb 2014 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Dec 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Nov 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Nov 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | Forecast zone |
| 21 Nov 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Apr 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Apr 2013 | Winter Weather | — | $45K | — | 1 | 2 | Forecast zone |
| 24 Feb 2013 | Blizzard | — | $700K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Feb 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Feb 2013 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 2013 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2012 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Dec 2012 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2011 | Winter Weather | — | $30K | — | 1 | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Feb 2011 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Feb 2011 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Feb 2010 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | 1 | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Jan 2010 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 26 Mar 2009 | Blizzard | — | $800K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Dec 2008 | Winter Weather | — | $80K | — | 1 | — | Forecast zone |
| 31 Jan 2008 | Winter Weather | — | $50K | — | 1 | — | Forecast zone |
| 31 Jan 2008 | Winter Weather | — | $1.5M | — | 1 | 2 | Forecast zone |
| 27 Dec 2007 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | Forecast zone |
| 22 Dec 2007 | Winter Weather | — | $1.2M | — | 1 | 137 | Forecast zone |
| 19 Jan 2007 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Jan 2007 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 12 Jan 2007 | Sleet | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Dec 2006 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Dec 2006 | Ice Storm | — | $32K | — | 1 | — | Forecast zone |
| 19 Dec 2006 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Nov 2006 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Dec 2005 | Winter Weather | — | $39K | — | 1 | 8 | Forecast zone |
| 15 Mar 2005 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Nov 2004 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 13 Nov 2004 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Nov 2004 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Dec 2002 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Dec 2002 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Jan 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Jan 2001 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2000 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Nov 2000 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Dec 1999 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 1999 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 1999 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Mar 1998 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 Mar 1998 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 16 Feb 1998 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Dec 1997 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Apr 1997 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Jan 1997 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Nov 1996 | Heavy Snow | — | $200K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Jan 1996 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Potter County had?
89 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 Potter County?
23 Jan 2026 (Winter Weather). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Potter County?
The winter weather of 31 Jan 2008, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $1.5M; 1 death recorded.
How does Potter County compare with Texas for winter?
9.8 events per 100 square miles against 3.1 statewide; the county holds 89 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.