Natrona County, Wyoming tornadoes

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39confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1962). Most recent: June 23, 2023, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total391950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthJune17 of 39
StrongestF2Jun 11, 1962
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries8whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Natrona County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

170 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 0May: 8Jun: 17Jul: 9Aug: 3Sep: 2Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 17 of 39 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 2: 2: 73 PM: 7: 6: 36 PM: 4: 3: 29 PM: 1: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 5: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 11980: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 1: 2: 4: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 02000: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 12020: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
25
EF1
8
EF2
5
Unknown
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F2, June 11, 1962

52 mile path Longest path

52 miles, F2

June 11, 1962, whole path Widest

150 yards, F0

May 26, 1998
Every tornado

All 39 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 23, 2023EFU0.67 mi50 yd00
Jun 23, 2023EF110.83 mi100 yd00
Aug 23, 2019EF00.83 mi30 yd00
Jul 26, 2018EF00.23 mi20 yd00
Jun 12, 2017EF00.07 mi20 yd00
May 23, 2014EF02 mi40 yd00
Aug 12, 2013EF00.09 mi10 yd00
Jun 22, 2013EF00.08 mi20 yd00
May 7, 2008EF00.05 mi30 yd00
Sep 8, 2003F0n/an/a00
Jun 26, 2001F00.2 mi20 yd00
Jun 3, 2001F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jun 9, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
May 26, 1998F02.5 mi150 yd00
Jun 2, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 7, 1991F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 8, 1988F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 7, 1988F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 7, 1988F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 7, 1988F10.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 21, 1987F25 mi140 yd00
Jun 18, 1987F27 mi50 yd00
Jun 12, 1986F11 mi23 yd00
Jun 18, 1984F00.5 mi10 yd00
Jun 13, 1984F00.5 mi10 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.