Thunderstorm Wind in Laramie County, Wyoming

Thunderstorm Wind June 25, 2026 · Laramie County, Wyoming

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

$1.0M

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

NWS Employee sent photos of a derailed train with about 40 cars loaded with shipping containers on their side. Near exit 4 on I-25. Derailed train could be seen clearly from the Interstate for days. Time is the estimated time of QLCS moving through that area.

The wider storm

A QLCS moved quickly across central and southeast Wyoming during the middle afternoon to late afternoon hours. Most strong gusty winds were reported with a few severe hail reports. Thunderstorm wind damage was reported near Cheyenne, including a derailed train with shipping containers near Interstate 25.

Began near Speer (41.0500, -104.8900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1339049. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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