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Winter in Windham County, Vermont
38 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 38 winter events in Windham County, Vermont, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 7 years.
January is the busiest month, with 10 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 0 events against 38 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.8% of the 4,758 winter events recorded in Vermont; its 4.8 per 100 square miles compares with 51.6 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 Vermont
| Measure | Windham County | Vermont | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 38 | 4,758 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 4.8 | 51.6 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 8.2 | 73.7 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 28 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | January | January | January |
By year
Seasonality
10Feb
5Mar
9Apr
2May
0Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
1Nov
4Dec
7
Recorded events
All 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2003 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Jan 2003 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Jan 2003 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Dec 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Dec 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 17 Nov 2002 | Winter Storm | — | $10K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Mar 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 31 Jan 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Jan 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Dec 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Mar 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Mar 2001 | Winter Storm | — | $25K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Mar 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Mar 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Feb 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Feb 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Dec 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Oct 2000 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Apr 2000 | Winter Storm | — | $5K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Feb 2000 | Winter Storm | — | $5K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Feb 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Jan 2000 | Winter Storm | — | $13K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Mar 1999 | Winter Storm | — | $2K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Jan 1999 | Winter Storm | — | $700 | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Jan 1999 | Winter Storm | — | $650 | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Jan 1999 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Mar 1998 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Mar 1998 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Jan 1998 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Jan 1998 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Dec 1997 | Winter Storm | — | $20K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Dec 1997 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Dec 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Nov 1997 | Winter Weather | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Nov 1997 | Winter Storm | — | $25K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Nov 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Apr 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 31 Mar 1997 | Winter Storm | — | $750K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Windham County had?
38 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 Windham County?
17 Feb 2003 (Winter Storm). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Windham County?
The winter storm of 31 Mar 1997, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $750K.
How does Windham County compare with Vermont for winter?
4.8 events per 100 square miles against 51.6 statewide; the county holds 38 of the state's 4,758 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.