Southwest Carbon storm history
Storm events recorded in Southwest Carbon, Wyoming between 1950 and 2025.
70
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
1
Deaths
$219K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall was estimated to be from 5 to 7 inches along with gusty winds which created considerable blowing and drifting snow.
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Snow and gusty winds produced areas of low visibilities and blowing snow. Snowfall was estimated to be from 3 to 6 inches.
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Total snowfall during the period was estimated to be from 6 to 8 inches over the area.
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Wind gust was measured at the Rawlins, WY airport.
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Several wind gusts around 60 mph recorded near Rawlins, WY.
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High wind gust was reported at Rawlins, WY.
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Snowfall amounts ranged from 5 to 8 inches in and around Rawlins, Wyoming.
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Winter Storm Winter Storm
Estimated 12 inches of snowfall in Rawlins with higher amounts over higher terrain.
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Gust of 63 mph recorded in Rawlins, Wyoming.
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Reports of up to 12 inches of snow in Rawlins, WY.
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Heavy snow fell over much of Carbon County, Wy with the highest amounts over the mountainous terrain. 22 inches of snow was reported at the Snowy Range Ski resort west of Centennial, Wy with 10 to 15 inches common over the remainder of the mountains.
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Very strong winds blew across much of southeast Wyoming resulting in isolated power lines being knocked down and some minor property damage. Several Tractor-trailers were blown over on both Interstates 25 and 80 north and west of Cheyenne, WY, with a tree blown onto a roof in Che…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
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High winds blew over 12 tractor-trailer trucks on Interstate 25 north of Chugwater, WY, where gusts to 84 mph were recorded. Wind gusts to 63 mph were recorded in Cheyenne, WY, with gusts to 58 mph at Rawlins, WY.
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High winds blew across parts of south central and southeast Wyoming, with sustained windsof 35 to 45 mph common. Gusts as high as 69 mph were recorded just south of Wheatland,WY, with gusts of 68 mph recorded at Cheyenne, WY, and 58 mph at Rawlins, WY.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow fell over the mountains of southeast Wyoming and much of Carboncounty. Snowfall amounts of 6 to 8 inches were common over the mountainsas well as over an area from Rawlins to Muddy Gap, WY.
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Strong and gusty winds blew over much of southeast Wyoming, especiallyover and near the mountains. Winds gusted to 70 mph at Arlington and north of Cheyenne, with gusts to 63 mph recorded in Cheyenne and Rawlins, WY. Some monor damage was reported at a large distribution center u…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A strong late-season winter storm brought heavy snow to much of south central and southeast Wyoming, with blizzard conditions in the Rawlins, WY area. Snowfall from6 to 12 inches was common from Rawlins to Cheyenne with winds gusting in excess of40 mph.
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High winds blew over much of southeastern Wyoming, with gusts as high as 70 mph reported atCamp Creek, north of Rawlins, WY. Other wind gusts included 62 mph just south of Chugwater,WY, 60 mph at Arlington, 55 mph at Cheyenne, and 54 mph at Laramie, Rawlins and Torrington, WY.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow fell over south central and southeast Wyoming over a 2 day period, with5 to 9 inches common. Elk Mountain, WY, reported 12 to 14 inches of snow while Cheyenne, WY, recorded a record 10.5 inches. Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rock Springs, WY, was closed during much…
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Ice on highway 287 caused a collision between two pickup trucks. The driver of one of the pickup trucks was seriously injured and had to be extricated from the vehicle. The accident occurred 6 miles south of Muddy Gap at 730 am. Another accident occurred 30 miles north of Rawlins…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A winter storm dumped 8 to 12 inches of snow across southwest Carbon County. In addition, strong winds overturned 10 semitrailers along Interstate 80 in Carbon County.
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Icy roads caused several crashes a few miles west of Rawlins. In one accident, a tow truck driver was injured, when a car which was struck from behind by a semi, left the roadway and hit him as he was working to clear another accident on the shoulder of Interstate 80.
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A winter storm dumped 6 to 8 inches of snow in the Rawlins area.
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 |