Tornadoes in Laramie County
The Storm Prediction Center records 136 tornadoes whose paths touched Laramie County, Wyoming between 1953 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 43. The busiest month is May, with 46 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 16 July 1979. The most recent was on 12 June 2025.
- 136tornadoes
- 1death
- 43injuries
- 506per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Laramie County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 83 | 61% |
| F1 / EF1 | 37 | 27% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 5% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 1% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 7 | 5% |
Laramie County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 46 |
| Jun | 43 |
| Jul | 27 |
| Aug | 14 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Laramie County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Cheyenne, Wyoming tornado16 July 1979, F3, 1 death, 40 injuries, 8.8 miles long
- Longest path: Wyoming tornado8 June 1971, F1, 30.2 miles long
- Most recent: Wyoming tornado12 June 2025, EF1, 2.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Laramie County
- Cheyenne, Wyoming tornado16 July 1979, F3, 1 death, 40 injuries, 8.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.