Has Texas ever had a snow Blizzard?
You’ll have to go way back to 1929, when more than 2 feet of snow fell in some areas! TEMPLE, Texas — The snow, sleet and freezing rain falling across much of Texas is part of a larger, border-to-border winter storm stretching all the way from Mexico to Canada. Gov.
When was the big Blizzard in Texas?
The greatest snowfall on record at DFW occurred on February 11, 2010 (11.2 inches). The storm total at DFW for that event (Feb 11-12, 2010) was 12.5 inches. Many parts of the metroplex saw over 15 inches of snow.
Did anyone died in Texas winter storm?
The 246 deaths spanned 77 counties and included victims ranging from less than 1 year old to 102 years old, according to the report. Close to two-thirds of the deaths were due to hypothermia.
What is the most snow ever recorded in Texas?
Hillsboro’s 26-inch snowfall tally certified as all-time 24-hour snowfall record for the state of Texas!
What was the largest blizzard in Texas?
Goliath went down in local history as the largest blizzard in Texas, and to this day its memory chills locals to the core. Brrr! Bundle up, because these images will take you back to that extra chilly winter. During these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date.
What was the worst winter storm in Texas history?
Indeed, Texas experienced a devastating winter storm in 2015 that was one of the worst in the nation’s history. Appropriately named Goliath, the onslaught left thousands of people stranded and even more without the cattle they had been raising since birth. It was truly a tragedy – one we’ll never forget.
What is the snowiest It has ever been to snow in Texas?
Though some of the biggest snowstorms in Texas have dropped a foot of snow or more on area cities, the 1929 event battered the community of Hillsboro with 26 inches in just 24 hours. To this day, the city holds the 24-hour snowfall record for the state.