How many tornadoes has Sheridan, WY had?
Sheridan has had 11 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Sheridan?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sheridan was an F0 on June 10, 2004.
When is tornado season in Sheridan?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sheridan, with 9 on record. April through June account for 11 of the 11 tornadoes on record near Sheridan.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
11
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
June
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
2
1970s
2
1980s
2
1990s
4
2000s
1
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
7
EF1
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
2
Jun
9
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Sheridan been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Sheridan from any of the 11 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sheridan
Costliest Tornado
F1 on June 21, 1984 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on June 11, 1968 — 200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on June 10, 2004 — 3.6 mile track.
Most Recent
F0 on June 10, 2004.
What the record shows near Sheridan
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Sheridan, with 4 of the 11 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 1 so far. The Sheridan record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sheridan, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sheridan is rated EF1, of which 4 are logged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Sheridan, WY had?
Since 1950, 11 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sheridan. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Sheridan?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sheridan, 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 Sheridan?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sheridan was an F0 on June 10, 2004.
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