25,908
Recorded events
23
Counties covered
94
Direct deaths
$330.2M
Property damage
Wyoming severe weather history covers 25,908 recorded events across 23 counties between 1950 and 2026.
The Wyoming severe weather history record is dominated by high wind, which accounts for 33.6% of everything logged statewide across 0 counties. Statewide, recorded events have caused 94 direct deaths since 1950.
By hazard type
Wyoming severe weather history by hazard
| Hazard | Events | Counties | Deaths | Damage | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Wind | 8,702 | 0 | 2 | $4.7M | 1996–2026 |
| Hail | 4,871 | 23 | 0 | $129.1M | 1955–2025 |
| Winter Storm | 4,033 | 0 | 6 | $6.3M | 1996–2026 |
| Thunderstorm Wind | 2,710 | 23 | 1 | $5.6M | 1955–2026 |
| Heavy Snow | 1,487 | 0 | 3 | $28K | 1996–2026 |
| Winter Weather | 1,065 | 0 | 3 | $4.8M | 1997–2026 |
| Tornado | 757 | 23 | 4 | $48.7M | 1950–2025 |
| Blizzard | 450 | 0 | 2 | $9.0M | 1996–2024 |
| Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | 397 | 0 | 1 | $0 | 2008–2026 |
| Flash Flood | 373 | 22 | 5 | $21.9M | 1996–2025 |
| Cold/Wind Chill | 194 | 0 | 1 | $50K | 1996–2025 |
| Flood | 193 | 18 | 1 | $45.4M | 1996–2023 |
| Funnel Cloud | 169 | 21 | 0 | $0 | 1996–2025 |
| Wildfire | 165 | 12 | 2 | $52.2M | 1997–2025 |
| Avalanche | 91 | 0 | 52 | $15K | 2000–2025 |
| Heat | 75 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2019–2026 |
| Lightning | 54 | 19 | 9 | $1.1M | 1996–2023 |
| Heavy Rain | 52 | 12 | 1 | $19K | 1998–2018 |
| Dense Fog | 41 | 0 | 0 | $46K | 1997–2025 |
| Debris Flow | 7 | 2 | 0 | $1.2M | 2004–2025 |
| Freezing Fog | 6 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2020–2020 |
| Strong Wind | 4 | 0 | 0 | $50K | 2018–2023 |
| Ice Storm | 3 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 1996–2010 |
| Excessive Heat | 3 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2021–2021 |
| Dust Devil | 2 | 2 | 1 | $2K | 2008–2008 |
| Dust Storm | 2 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2026–2026 |
| Drought | 2 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2021–2021 |
County index
Most active counties
| County | Events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Laramie County | 1,592 | 1 |
| Campbell County | 1,114 | 4 |
| Crook County | 839 | 0 |
| Goshen County | 680 | 0 |
| Platte County | 564 | 0 |
| Weston County | 524 | 0 |
| Fremont County | 452 | 2 |
| Natrona County | 400 | 1 |
| Sheridan County | 385 | 1 |
| Niobrara County | 303 | 0 |
| Johnson County | 290 | 0 |
| Albany County | 287 | 2 |
| Converse County | 266 | 0 |
| Carbon County | 228 | 6 |
| Big Horn County | 222 | 1 |
| Park County | 199 | 1 |
| Sweetwater County | 184 | 0 |
| Washakie County | 144 | 0 |
| Hot Springs County | 129 | 1 |
| Teton County | 118 | 2 |
| Lincoln County | 105 | 0 |
| Sublette County | 95 | 1 |
| Uinta County | 82 | 0 |
Full index
Every county in Wyoming
- Laramie County
- Campbell County
- Crook County
- Goshen County
- Platte County
- Weston County
- Fremont County
- Natrona County
- Sheridan County
- Niobrara County
- Johnson County
- Albany County
- Converse County
- Carbon County
- Big Horn County
- Park County
- Sweetwater County
- Washakie County
- Hot Springs County
- Teton County
- Lincoln County
- Sublette County
- Uinta County
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events are recorded in Wyoming?
25,908 events are on record across Wyoming, covering 23 counties between 1950 and 2026.
Which county in Wyoming has the most severe weather on record?
Laramie County leads Wyoming with 1,592 recorded events. Ranking reflects reported events, so densely populated counties tend to report more than sparsely populated ones.
Where does the Wyoming severe weather history data come from?
Totals are aggregated from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of United States severe weather reports, with FEMA and U.S. Census records providing risk and population context. Dates are UTC and recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Wyoming Severe Weather History.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/state/wyoming/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.