Southeast Johnson County storm history
Storm events recorded in Southeast Johnson County, Wyoming between 1950 and 2025.
83
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
2
Deaths
$12.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
High Wind High Wind
High wind occurred through much of southern Johnson County. The highest wind gust reported was 72 mph at Purdy East.
High Wind High Wind
High wind occurred in portions of southern Johnson County. The maximum wind gust was 73 mph at Tisdale Mountain.
High Wind High Wind
Convective banded precipitation brought high wind around Tisdale Divide, with wind gusts as high as 71 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters reported 12 inches of snow to the west of Kaycee.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of heavy snow and gusty wind led to the closure of roads for a time, including Interstate 25. Over 7 inches of snow fell north of Kaycee WY.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts as high as 61 mph were recorded along Interstate 25 to the north of Kaycee.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A CocoRaHS observer reported 7.5 inches of snow to the northeast of Mayoworth.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A CocoRaHS observer reported 12 inches of snow near Sussex. A combination of strong wind and heavy snow made travel nearly impossible for a time and resulted in the closure of Interstate 25.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of moderate to heavy snow and wind gusting over 40 mph led to the closure of Interstates 25 and 90 for several hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and gusty wind brought the closure of Interstate 25.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Periods of snow resulted in the closure of Interstate 25 for several hours.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Extremely cold temperatures occurred in southern Johnson County. A low of minus 43 was reported southwest of Kaycee with minus 39 reported in town. Wind chill temperatures fell as low as minus 55 along Interstate 25 to the north of Kaycee.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of strong wind and blowing snow resulted in the closure of Interstate 25 for several hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A CoCoRaHs spotter reported 6 inches of snow north of Kaycee. The snow combined with wind gusts up over 50 mph to bring very difficult travel conditions and some road closures.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 65 mph was reported near Tisdale Divide along Interstate 25 in southern Johnson County.
High Wind High Wind
A peak wind gust of 65 mph was registered at a ranch near Mayoworth to the northwest of Kaycee near the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains.
Avalanche Avalanche
Heavy snow fell over portions of southern Johnson County, with the maximum accumulation of 14 inches to the east of Kaycee. The heavy snow led to the closure of Interstate 25 for many hours.
Heat Heat
The hottest temperature recorded during the heatwave was 102 degrees to the southwest of Kaycee, Wyoming on June 15th.
High Wind High Wind
A 58 mph wind gust was recorded near Kaycee, Wyoming.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust reported a 62 mph wind gust north of Kaycee, Wyoming.
High Wind High Wind
A 58 mph wind gust was recorded near Kaycee, Wyoming along Interstate 25.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of moderate to heavy snow and gusty wind led to the closure of roads in southern Johnson County, Wyoming, including Interstate 25.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
To the east of Kaycee, Wyoming, 6.5 inches of new snow fell.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Extreme cold hit southern Johnson County, Wyoming. Some of the more notable low temperatures included 23 below zero at Linch, Wyoming and 20 below north of Kaycee, Wyoming.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 76 mph was reported along Interstate 25 north of Kaycee, Wyoming.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A trained spotter reported 8 inches of snow to the north of Kaycee, Wyoming.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Very cold temperatures occurred in southern Johnson County. The lowest temperature recorded was 5 below zero at Kaycee, Wyoming.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow fell in portions of southern Johnson County, with the maximum amount reported 9 inches to the southeast of Kaycee, Wyoming. The snow combined with strong wind that resulted in the closure of Interstate 25 for a time.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of snow and wind closed Interstate 25 for several hours. Before the snow began, a period of freezing drizzle caused multiple accidents along Interstate 25 as well.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures below zero were common across southern Johnson County. The lowest temperatures recorded was minus 9 at Linch, Wyoming on the morning of October 30th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow fell in portions of southeastern Johnson County. The highest amount measured was 6 inches near Linch. The snow combined with winds gusting past 50 mph at times to bring near whiteout conditions and cause the closure of Interstate 25.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of snow and high wind brought sharply reduced visibility that closed Interstate 25 for several hours.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts of 58 to 64 mph were recorded along Interstate 25 to the north of Kaycee.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow fell in portions of southern Johnson County. The highest amounts measured was 9 inches, 17 miles to the northwest of Kaycee.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
COOP observers and trained observers reported anywhere from 6 to 9 inches of snow around southern Johnson County.
High Wind High Wind
The WYDOT wind sensor along Interstate 25 north of Kaycee recorded several wind gusts over 58 mph, including a maximum gust of 62 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Anywhere from 6 to 12 inches of snow was measured across southern Johnson county.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The COOP observer at Kaycee recorded a low temperature of minus 30 degrees.
High Wind High Wind
A pair of 59 mph wind gusts were recorded at the sensor at I-25.
High Wind High Wind
The mesonet sensor at I-25 Divide registered sustained winds topping 40 mph for a few hours.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts routinely topped 58 mph with a peak early morning gust of 84 mph at the WYDOT I-25 Divide wind sensor.
High Wind High Wind
The I-25 Divide wind sensor near Reno Hill north of Kaycee registered a peak gust of 62 mph with passage of a cold front.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of moderate to heavy snow and winds gusting up to 45 mph led to near whiteout conditions that led to the closure of Interstate 25 for several hours.
High Wind High Wind
A wind sensor along I-25 near Reno Hill north of Kaycee registered wind gusts around 60 mph with a peak of 62 mph.
High Wind High Wind
The wind sensor on Interstate 25 north of Kaycee measured several wind gusts past 58 mph including a maximum of 68 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Winds were measured at 51 mph sustained with gusts to 63 mph at the WYDOT sensor on Interstate 25 north of Kaycee along Reno Hill.
High Wind High Wind
A wind gust of 75 mph was reported north of Kaycee on a sensor on Interstate 25.
High Wind High Wind
Some 59 mph wind gusts were recorded on Interstate 25 north of Kaycee.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |