February 9th, 2021 was the beginning of what would become a historic winter weather event across the state of Texas, with multiple rounds of winter precipitation and deadly cold temperatures. The prolonged event began with freezing drizzle that contributed to several vehicle accidents in the region. Most notable of the accidents, a 133 vehicle pileup occurred within the express lanes of I-35W in Fort Worth, due to icy roads. The incident resulted in 6 fatalities and over 100 injuries. A few other fatal accidents were also reported due to the icy roads. The first significant wave of winter precipitation occurred on February 11th-12th with freezing rain and sleet falling across most of the area along and east of a line from Goldthwaite to Fort Worth to Sherman. Across Central Texas, up to half an inch of ice and sleet was measured in several counties. A few other fatal accidents were reported on icy roadways, bringing this first event total to 13 weather related deaths. Damage estimates from this event are still ongoing and were largely consolidated by each jurisdiction for the entire winter event. Therefore, total damage estimates as of this publication have been included in the February 13th-19th Episode for each county where available.

Ice Storm in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-21 09:30:00 to 11-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain and sleet fell across McLennan County. Total ice accumulations were highest in the southern portions of the county. Reported ice totals were about 1/10th to 1/8th of an inch of ice with about 1/2 inch of sleet accumulation.

Ice Storm in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-21 07:30:00 to 11-FEB-21 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain and sleet fell across Coryell County. The Emergency Manager reported a quarter inch of ice with unknown sleet today. Total accumulations were highest in the southern portions of the county. The Sheriff's Office reported at least 50 car accidents, mostly on bridges and overpasses.

Winter Weather in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-21 05:00:00 to 11-FEB-21 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a 133 vehicle pile-up, including tractor trailers, along the Interstate 35W south express lanes resulted in 6 deaths and 101 injuries in the city of Fort Worth, TX. The accident occurred along a half-mile icy patch between NE 28th Street and Northside Drive.

Ice Storm in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-21 07:30:00 to 11-FEB-21 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Freezing rain and sleet fell across Lampasas County. Ice accumulation totals ranged up to an inch of sleet. Total accumulations were highest in the southern portions of the county.

Ice Storm in ROBERTSON, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-21 06:00:00 to 11-FEB-21 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Freezing rain and sleet fell across Robertson County. Total ice accumulations ranged up to a half of an inch.

Ice Storm in BELL, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-21 06:00:00 to 11-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain and sleet fell across Bell County. Total ice accumulations ranged up to a half of an inch. A trained spotter reported the ice accumulation as mostly from freezing rain. The ice broke tree limbs and caused power outages.

Ice Storm in FALLS, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-21 06:30:00 to 11-FEB-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain and sleet fell across Falls County. Total ice accumulations ranged up to about 1/2 inch. One fatal accident occurred: Broadcast media reported a fatal accident due to ice on the Big Creek Bridge on State Highway 7 near County Road 181 east of the city of Marlin, TX.

Winter Weather in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 10-FEB-21 23:15:00 to 10-FEB-21 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dallas Police Department reported a multiple vehicle pile-up along Interstate 45 near Lamar Street in Dallas, TX resulting in one fatality. The accident occurred in an icy area along the highway.

Winter Weather in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-21 01:00:00 to 11-FEB-21 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported that a single vehicle accident along Interstate 45 and Illinois Avenue led to 2 fatalities and a major injury. The accident happened when the vehicle lost control on an icy patch along the highway. Another fatality was attributed to the winter weather in Garland. Details of this case are vague, so this fatality, recorded on February 12th, is being included with this entry.

Ice Storm in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-21 08:00:00 to 11-FEB-21 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain and sleet fell across Limestone County. Total ice accumulations were highest in the southern portions of the county. Reported ice totals ranged up to a half of an inch. Numerous customers were without power. Emergency management reported multiple minor accidents in the county, ice on the Highway 84 overpass in Mexia, and ice on the Highway 164 bridge over the Navasota River.

Ice Storm in LEON, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-21 06:00:00 to 11-FEB-21 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Freezing rain and sleet fell across Leon County. Total ice accumulations ranged up to a quarter of an inch.

Winter Weather in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-21 18:30:00 to 11-FEB-21 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A vehicle crash in the Celina area resulted in one fatality. Weather was believed to have been the cause of the crash.

Winter Weather in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 09-FEB-21 06:00:00 to 09-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A male was killed on icy roads when his car lost control on an overpass and rolled over. Several other vehicle accidents were reported during the morning hours as freezing drizzle resulted in icy conditions.

Ice Storm in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-21 08:30:00 to 11-FEB-21 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Freezing rain and sleet fell across Freestone County. Total ice accumulations were highest in the southern portions of the county. Reported ice totals ranged up to a half of an inch.

Ice Storm in MILAM, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-21 05:00:00 to 11-FEB-21 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Freezing rain and sleet fell across Milam County. Total ice accumulations ranged up to a half of an inch.