National Weather ServiceWyomingTornado WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Tornado Warnings in Wyoming
The National Weather Service issued 6 tornado warnings for Wyoming in 2025 and 20 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 33rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 11, 46% below the average of 20 for those months in 2008-2025. Laramie was covered most often (90 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does Wyoming get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of Wyoming. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 11 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2008 | 28 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Wyoming get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Wyoming?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie | 90 | 18 | June 25, 2026 |
| Goshen | 77 | 12 | June 22, 2026 |
| Platte | 57 | 6 | June 22, 2026 |
| Albany | 37 | 9 | July 8, 2026 |
| Natrona | 36 | 10 | June 2, 2025 |
| Crook | 32 | 0 | August 27, 2022 |
| Niobrara | 28 | 5 | June 22, 2026 |
| Johnson | 24 | 1 | June 23, 2023 |
| Washakie | 22 | 3 | June 23, 2023 |
| Converse | 21 | 4 | June 2, 2026 |
| Weston | 19 | 4 | August 12, 2026 |
| Hot Springs | 18 | 2 | June 20, 2023 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest tornado warnings for Wyoming in AreaZine's record
NWS RivertonWarningJune 25, 2026
Tornado Warning: Fremont, WY
Expired 2:30 p.m. MDT, June 25, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Wyoming.