Severe Weather History


Cold/Wind Chill Records Across the U.S.

19,131

Recorded events

3

Counties affected

698

Direct deaths

$154.0M

Property damage

19,131 cold/wind chill events are recorded across 3 U.S. counties between 1996 and 2026.

Systematic records for this hazard begin in 1996 — earlier gaps reflect reporting practice, not calm weather.

Most affected

Top counties for cold/wind chill

RankCountyEventsDeathsDamage
#1McKinley County, New Mexico11$0
#2Taos County, New Mexico11$0
#3Tulsa County, Oklahoma10$0
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events · ranked by recorded event count