Rock Springs, WY Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Rock Springs, WY had?
Rock Springs has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Rock Springs?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rock Springs was an EF0 on May 7, 2014.
When is tornado season in Rock Springs?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rock Springs, with 3 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 8 tornadoes on record near Rock Springs.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Rock Springs
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Rock Springs been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Rock Springs from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Rock Springs
What the record shows near Rock Springs
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Rock Springs, with 3 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Rock Springs record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Rock Springs, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Rock Springs is rated EF1, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Rock Springs has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.