Texas, 2000

Ice Storm in Texas, December 13, 2000

December 13, 2000 · NWS HGX · 9 events in 9 counties and zones

9 ice storm, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 9 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$1.0 million
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
9

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

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Event by event

9 ice storm. Local standard time, as filed.

Ice Storm, Brazos

When
December 13, 12:00 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where
Brazos forecast zone
Property damage
$200,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
30.661, -96.302 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A storm system combined with cold air at the surface led to 1/2 to 1 inch ice accumulation generally north of a line from Columbus to Navasota to Huntsville to Groveton. Precipitation fell mostly in the form of freezing rain, with sleet occurring in heavier thunderstorms. Most accumulation was on trees and power lines, with numerous trees and power lines downed. Heaviest icing occurred in Burleson, Brazos, and Washington counties. SH 36 bridge between Burleson and Washington counties was closed with icing reported on FM 3058 and FM 166 in Burleson County. The ice storm caused numerous power outages with most of the city of Brenham without power for over a 12 hour period.

Ice Storm, Burleson

When
December 13, 12:00 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where
Burleson forecast zone
Property damage
$200,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
30.493, -96.621 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A storm system combined with cold air at the surface led to 1/2 to 1 inch ice accumulation generally north of a line from Columbus to Navasota to Huntsville to Groveton. Precipitation fell mostly in the form of freezing rain, with sleet occurring in heavier thunderstorms. Most accumulation was on trees and power lines, with numerous trees and power lines downed. Heaviest icing occurred in Burleson, Brazos, and Washington counties. SH 36 bridge between Burleson and Washington counties was closed with icing reported on FM 3058 and FM 166 in Burleson County. The ice storm caused numerous power outages with most of the city of Brenham without power for over a 12 hour period.

Ice Storm, Colorado

When
December 13, 12:00 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where
Colorado forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
29.621, -96.526 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A storm system combined with cold air at the surface led to 1/2 to 1 inch ice accumulation generally north of a line from Columbus to Navasota to Huntsville to Groveton. Precipitation fell mostly in the form of freezing rain, with sleet occurring in heavier thunderstorms. Most accumulation was on trees and power lines, with numerous trees and power lines downed. Heaviest icing occurred in Burleson, Brazos, and Washington counties. SH 36 bridge between Burleson and Washington counties was closed with icing reported on FM 3058 and FM 166 in Burleson County. The ice storm caused numerous power outages with most of the city of Brenham without power for over a 12 hour period.

Ice Storm, Grimes

When
December 13, 12:00 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where
Grimes forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
30.544, -95.985 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A storm system combined with cold air at the surface led to 1/2 to 1 inch ice accumulation generally north of a line from Columbus to Navasota to Huntsville to Groveton. Precipitation fell mostly in the form of freezing rain, with sleet occurring in heavier thunderstorms. Most accumulation was on trees and power lines, with numerous trees and power lines downed. Heaviest icing occurred in Burleson, Brazos, and Washington counties. SH 36 bridge between Burleson and Washington counties was closed with icing reported on FM 3058 and FM 166 in Burleson County. The ice storm caused numerous power outages with most of the city of Brenham without power for over a 12 hour period.

Ice Storm, Houston

When
December 13, 12:00 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where
Houston forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.318, -95.423 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A storm system combined with cold air at the surface led to 1/2 to 1 inch ice accumulation generally north of a line from Columbus to Navasota to Huntsville to Groveton. Precipitation fell mostly in the form of freezing rain, with sleet occurring in heavier thunderstorms. Most accumulation was on trees and power lines, with numerous trees and power lines downed. Heaviest icing occurred in Burleson, Brazos, and Washington counties. SH 36 bridge between Burleson and Washington counties was closed with icing reported on FM 3058 and FM 166 in Burleson County. The ice storm caused numerous power outages with most of the city of Brenham without power for over a 12 hour period.

Ice Storm, Madison

When
December 13, 12:00 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where
Madison forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
30.966, -95.928 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A storm system combined with cold air at the surface led to 1/2 to 1 inch ice accumulation generally north of a line from Columbus to Navasota to Huntsville to Groveton. Precipitation fell mostly in the form of freezing rain, with sleet occurring in heavier thunderstorms. Most accumulation was on trees and power lines, with numerous trees and power lines downed. Heaviest icing occurred in Burleson, Brazos, and Washington counties. SH 36 bridge between Burleson and Washington counties was closed with icing reported on FM 3058 and FM 166 in Burleson County. The ice storm caused numerous power outages with most of the city of Brenham without power for over a 12 hour period.

Ice Storm, Trinity

When
December 13, 12:00 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where
Trinity forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
31.089, -95.135 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A storm system combined with cold air at the surface led to 1/2 to 1 inch ice accumulation generally north of a line from Columbus to Navasota to Huntsville to Groveton. Precipitation fell mostly in the form of freezing rain, with sleet occurring in heavier thunderstorms. Most accumulation was on trees and power lines, with numerous trees and power lines downed. Heaviest icing occurred in Burleson, Brazos, and Washington counties. SH 36 bridge between Burleson and Washington counties was closed with icing reported on FM 3058 and FM 166 in Burleson County. The ice storm caused numerous power outages with most of the city of Brenham without power for over a 12 hour period.

Ice Storm, Walker

When
December 13, 12:00 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where
Walker forecast zone
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
30.739, -95.572 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A storm system combined with cold air at the surface led to 1/2 to 1 inch ice accumulation generally north of a line from Columbus to Navasota to Huntsville to Groveton. Precipitation fell mostly in the form of freezing rain, with sleet occurring in heavier thunderstorms. Most accumulation was on trees and power lines, with numerous trees and power lines downed. Heaviest icing occurred in Burleson, Brazos, and Washington counties. SH 36 bridge between Burleson and Washington counties was closed with icing reported on FM 3058 and FM 166 in Burleson County. The ice storm caused numerous power outages with most of the city of Brenham without power for over a 12 hour period.

Ice Storm, Washington

When
December 13, 12:00 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where
Washington forecast zone
Property damage
$300,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
30.215, -96.403 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A storm system combined with cold air at the surface led to 1/2 to 1 inch ice accumulation generally north of a line from Columbus to Navasota to Huntsville to Groveton. Precipitation fell mostly in the form of freezing rain, with sleet occurring in heavier thunderstorms. Most accumulation was on trees and power lines, with numerous trees and power lines downed. Heaviest icing occurred in Burleson, Brazos, and Washington counties. SH 36 bridge between Burleson and Washington counties was closed with icing reported on FM 3058 and FM 166 in Burleson County. The ice storm caused numerous power outages with most of the city of Brenham without power for over a 12 hour period.

What these are

Ice Storm
Freezing rain accumulating a quarter inch or more of ice, or less where it caused significant damage.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5159179, 5159180, 5159181, 5159265, 5159538, 5159539, 5159540, 5159901, 5166509.