Campbell County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Campbell County, Wyoming has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 6 tornado reports among 98 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 38 hail reports with hail up to 2" and 54 high-wind reports with gusts up to 81 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Last 30 days in Campbell County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 74 mph
“Measured on a personal weather station (UNR)”
“At 1219 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northeast of Savageton, or 15 miles northwest of Wright, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 74 mph 13 N Reno Junction SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 14 N Wright SPC verified report
Friday, July 31, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 59 mph
“Measured on a personal weather station. (UNR)”
“Power outages reported across southern Campbell County due to high thunderstorm winds and lightning. (UNR)”
- Wind 59 mph 25 ESE Wright SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 1 NNE Wright SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 12 SE Wright SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Wright SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 61 mph
“Measured on a personal weather station on the west side of Wright. (UNR)”
“Measured on a personal weather station along I-90. (UNR)”
- Wind 61 mph 1 WSW Wright SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph 8 WSW Dwtn Gillette SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 26, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 901 PM MDT, a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Oshoto to 15 miles east of Coal Creek Mine, or extending from 31 miles northeast of Gillette to 27 miles northeast of Wright, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 901 PM MDT, a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Oshoto to 15 miles east of Coal Creek Mine, or extending from 31 miles northeast of Gillette to 27 miles northeast of Wright, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 25, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 73 mph
- Wind 73 mph 25 ESE Wright SPC verified report
- Wind 72 mph 17 SSE Wright SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 8 ENE Pine Tree Junctio SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 5 NNW Dwtn Gillette SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 17 WSW Wright SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 64 mph
- Wind 64 mph 8 SSW Spotted Horse SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 2 ENE Weston SPC verified report
Friday, July 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 635 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles southwest of Echeta, or 26 miles west of Gillette, moving northwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 635 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles southwest of Echeta, or 26 miles west of Gillette, moving northwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 126 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20 miles south of Echeta, or 19 miles southwest of Gillette, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 126 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20 miles south of Echeta, or 19 miles southwest of Gillette, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 454 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles south of Wright, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... NARM Mine.”
- Hail 0.5" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 6, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1010 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Weston, or 23 miles north of Gillette, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea to half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Weston.”
“At 939 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gillette Airport, or 7 miles northwest of Gillette, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph
- Wind 61 mph 8 ENE Pine Tree Junctio SPC verified report
Saturday, June 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 330 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Echeta, or 23 miles northwest of Gillette, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Echeta.”
“At 257 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Spotted Horse, or 32 miles northwest of Gillette, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Spotted Horse.”
- Hail 0.5" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 26, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 70 mph
“At 428 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Belle Ayr Mine, or 16 miles southeast of Gillette, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 428 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Belle Ayr Mine, or 16 miles southeast of Gillette, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 70 mph 5 NNW Dwtn Gillette SPC verified report
- Wind 64 mph 1 NE Echeta SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 10 WNW Savageton SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 334 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 22 miles southwest of Echeta to 14 miles southwest of Pumpkin Buttes, or extending from 31 miles west of Gillette to 31 miles southwest of Wright, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
“At 334 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 22 miles southwest of Echeta to 14 miles southwest of Pumpkin Buttes, or extending from 31 miles west of Gillette to 31 miles southwest of Wright, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.88" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
7 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 81 mph, 4 tornado reports
“Photos taken along Highway 50 relayed from the public by emergency management. Intermittant tornado touchdowns now span 235 PM to 303 PM on this storm. Most photos show (UNR)”
“Powder River Energy Corporation reports structural damage and 13 power poles snapped off due to confirmed tornado. Time estimated. (UNR)”
- Tornado Tornado 5 SSE Savageton SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 1 SSW Savageton SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 3 W Savageton SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 7 WNW Savageton SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 5 WSW Wright SPC verified report
- Wind 81 mph 10 WNW Savageton SPC verified report
- Wind 67 mph 17 SSE Wright SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 21, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2", wind gusts up to 66 mph
“Arrived at location around 735 PM MDT to find golf ball sized hail up to two inch hail still laying on the ground. Time of hail estimated by radar. (UNR)”
“At Rawhide Mine. Hail briefly covered the ground. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
- Hail 2" 7 E Dwtn Gillette SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 10 N Dwtn Gillette SPC verified report
- Wind 66 mph 5 NNW Dwtn Gillette SPC verified report
Saturday, June 20, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 66 mph
“Additional wind gust measured on personal weather station. (UNR)”
- Wind 63 mph 12 WSW Savageton SPC verified report
- Wind 66 mph 14 SSW Dwtn Gillette SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph 17 SSE Wright SPC verified report
Friday, June 19, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 64 mph
“Measured on a personal weather station. (UNR)”
- Wind 64 mph 8 SSW Spotted Horse SPC verified report
Sunday, June 7, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“At 626 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles south of Echeta, or 19 miles west of Gillette, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Buckskin Mine and Echeta.”
“At 626 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles south of Echeta, or 19 miles west of Gillette, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Buckskin Mine and Echeta.”
- Wind 60 mph 13 NNE Wright SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 6, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 69 mph
“Most of the hailstones were smaller (UNR)”
- Wind 69 mph 5 NNW Dwtn Gillette SPC verified report
- Wind 68 mph 1 NE Echeta SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 NNE Recluse SPC verified report
Friday, June 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 63 mph
- Wind 63 mph 16 NNW Spotted Horse SPC verified report
Thursday, June 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“[Landspout] Brief landspout spin-up with photo captured by emergency manager. (UNR)”
- Tornado Tornado 8 ENE Dwtn Gillette SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“[Landspout] Emergency manager reports landspout tornado with photo confirming ground contact not far from the intersection of Highway 59 and Highway 450 southeast of W (UNR)”
- Tornado Tornado 5 SE Wright SPC verified report
Friday, May 29, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 956 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Moorcroft, or 27 miles east of Gillette, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Moorcroft, Pine Haven, and Keyhole Reservoir.”
“At 919 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northeast of Coal Creek Mine, or 20 miles southeast of Gillette, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1258 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northeast of Recluse, or 36 miles north of Gillette, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Rockypoint.”
- Hail 0.88" Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 626 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 6 miles west of Rawhide Mine to 4 miles northeast of Wyodak Mine. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 157 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles northeast of Spotted Horse to 6 miles southwest of Gillette Airport. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“A strong cold front will move through the area tonight. Rain showers and wind gusts to 55 mph are expected as the front passes, with gusty winds lasting an hour or two. A few localized gusts over 60 mph cannot be ruled out. These winds may lead to difficult driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Winds will drop off quickly late this evening and overnight.”
- Wind 55 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Newcastle, Northern Campbell, Southern Campbell, Western Crook, and Weston County Plains. WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Newcastle, Northern Campbell, Southern Campbell, Western Crook, and Weston County Plains. WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 70 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Newcastle, Northern Campbell, Southern Campbell, Western Crook, and Weston County Plains. WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Newcastle, Northern Campbell, Southern Campbell, Western Crook, and Weston County Plains. WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 70 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, February 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Northern Campbell. WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Tuesday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.”
“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TUESDAY... .Very dry air will spread across the region Tuesday, with RH's expected into the mid teens to lower 20s. In addition, strong gusty westerly winds will develop with some areas seeing gusts over 60 mph, especially portions of northeast WY and far southwest SD.”
- Wind 65 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 27, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“A strong cold front will move through northeast WY this afternoon. Expect northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph as the front passes through. Some snow is also expected, with accumulations less than one inch. Much colder air will settle into the region tonight, with temperatures falling into the single digits by early Sunday morning, supporting wind chills of 15 to 20 below zero.”
“A strong cold front will move through northeast WY this afternoon. Expect northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph as the front passes through. Some snow is also expected, with accumulations less than one inch. Much colder air will settle into the region tonight, with temperatures falling into the single digits by early Sunday morning, supporting wind chills of 15 to 20 below zero.”
- Wind 55 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Campbell County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, September 15, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
- Wind 60 mph 25 ESE Wright SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Campbell County, WY?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 98 severe weather events in Campbell County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Campbell County recently?
Yes — 38 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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