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Casper, WY Tornado History — 28 Tornadoes Since 1950

Wyoming · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Casper, WY had?

Casper has had 28 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Casper?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Casper was an EF0 on August 23, 2019.

When is tornado season in Casper?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Casper, with 9 on record. April through June account for 14 of the 28 tornadoes on record near Casper.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
28
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Casper

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 6 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 1
2018 1
2017 1
2016 0
2015 0
2014 1
2013 1
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 1
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 3
1970s 6
1980s 8
1990s 4
2000s 2
2010s 5

Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating

F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.

EF0 21
EF1 3
EF2 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 6
Jun 8
Jul 9
Aug 2
Sep 3
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Casper been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Casper from any of the 28 tornadoes since 1950, though 4 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Casper

Costliest Tornado
F2 on June 18, 1987 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on May 26, 1998 — 150 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on June 18, 1987 — 7.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 23, 2019.

What the record shows near Casper

The 1980s were the busiest decade near Casper, with 8 of the 28 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 5 so far. The Casper record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Casper, 24 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Casper is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Casper has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 1, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Casper, WY had?
Since 1950, 28 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Casper. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Casper?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Casper, with 9 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Casper?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Casper was an EF0 on August 23, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for Casper?
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