Platte storm history
Storm events recorded in Platte, Wyoming between 1950 and 2025.
710
Total events
50
Tornadoes
381
Hail
31
Floods
0
Deaths
$1.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Hail Hail
Storm chaser reports hail ranging from pea to quarter sized at the intersection of US-26 and Wheatland Hwy in Platte County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station WY1 8.4 south of Sibley Peak reported a 59 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
Social media post showing ping pong ball size hail.
Hail Hail
Picture from social media showing ping pong ball size hail at Guernsey State Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Coleman WYDOT site reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph.
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Observer reported nickel sized hail and wind gusts of 60 mph.
Hail Hail
Mping report of 1.25 inch hail. Changed time on report due to report being delayed until after the storm left the area.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported nickel to quarter sized hail.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reports quarter sized hail.
Hail Hail
Fire fighter reported quarter sized hail while fighting a lightning fire near Glendo.
Hail Hail
Facebook report of golf ball sized hail east of Glendo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
WYDOT sensor at Coleman reported a 61 mph wind gust.
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WYDOT sensor at Coleman on Interstate 25 measured a wind gust of 59 MPH.
Hail Hail
Pictures on Social Media showed numerous 1 inch hailstones east of Guernsey.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Platte County Sheriffs Office reports flooding on Interstate 25 near mile marker 62. County roads also have water over them.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Camp Guernsey Airport measured gust 64 mph.
Hail Hail
Public reported 1.0 in hail near Wheatland.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter in Wheatland Wyoming reported 1 inch diameter hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
WYDOT mesonet station along Interstate 25 at Bordeaux (KBRX) measured wind gust 9 miles south of Wheatland.
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WYDOT mesonet station along Interstate 25 at Bordeaux (KBRX) measured wind gust 9 miles south of Wheatland.
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WYDOT mesonet station Coleman (WY1) along Interstate 25 measured wind gust 13 miles south of Glendo.
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WYDOT mesonet station along Interstate 25 at the Platte-Converse County line (WY56) measured wind gust.
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Camp Guernsey AWOS station (KGUR) reported wind gust.
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WYDOT mesonet station Bordeaux (KBRX) along Interstate 25 measured wind gust.
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WYDOT mesonet station Coleman (WY1) along Interstate 25 south of Glendo measured wind gust.
Hail Hail
Guernsey State Park officials reported quarter sized hail 2 miles NNW of Guernsey.
Hail Hail
The public reported ping pong ball sized hail in Hartville.
Hail Hail
The Chugwater Fire Department reported 1-inch diameter hail 5 miles S of Chugwater.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained weather spotter provided video of water rapidly flowing over roadways and into nearby ditches between 5 and 7 miles S of Chugwater.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust to 58 MPH was recorded at the Bordeaux WYDOT sensor.
Hail Hail
The public reported hail up to the size of golf balls with hail accumulating in fields in the Slater area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust to 63 MPH was recorded at the Bordeaux WYDOT sensor.
Hail Hail
A trained weather spotter reported half dollar sized hail 15 miles SE of Wheatland.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter to golf ball sized hail 3 miles S of Slater.
Hail Hail
Nickel to quarter sized hail reported covering Interstate 25 near the Platte and Converse County line. A nearby WYDOT sensor reported zero visibility with heavy rain and wind gusts to 51 mph.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter found 1-inch hail on the ground accumulated several inches deep, approximately 4 miles W of Guernsey. Estimated time hail fell based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
WYDOT site at Bordeaux on Interstate 25 reported this wind gust.
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WYDOT mesonet station Coleman (WY1) along Interstate 25 reported wind gust.
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WYDOT mesonet station Coleman (WY1) along Interstate 25 measured wind gust.
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Guernsey AWOS station (KGUR) measured wind gust.
Hail Hail
Received report of windows shattered on homes and vehicles south of Chugwater. Time estimated based on radar.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
MPING report of mainly dime sized hail with a few quarters. Wind gusts at WYDOT sensor at Bordeaux reported wind gusts to 55 mph.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail reported at Orin Junction.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust of 63 mph reported on WYDOT weather sensor at Platte/Converse County line.
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WYDOT mesonet station Bordeaux (KBRX) along Interstate 25 measured maximum wind gust.
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WYDOT mesonet station Bordeaux (KBRX) along Interstate 25 measured maximum wind gust.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 38 | 2 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0 |
| 2019 | 59 | 4 |
| 2018 | 24 | 2 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 |
| 2015 | 29 | 0 |
| 2014 | 23 | 1 |
| 2013 | 16 | 1 |
| 2012 | 10 | 2 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 26 | 3 |
| 2009 | 30 | 1 |
| 2008 | 21 | 1 |
| 2007 | 14 | 1 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 2 |
| 2001 | 12 | 1 |
| 2000 | 27 | 1 |
| 1999 | 36 | 1 |
| 1998 | 16 | 1 |
| 1997 | 16 | 2 |
| 1996 | 58 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 13 | 4 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 1 |
| 1987 | 8 | 2 |
| 1986 | 11 | 2 |
| 1984 | 7 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 5 | 2 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |