Tornado Alerts Near Powder River, WY 82648

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Powder River

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Powder River area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1.2 tornados

Peak season month June

Total on record 60 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Powder River

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 25 yd	None	68 mi	Sep 9, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	76 mi	Aug 11, 2020
EF1	Moderate damage	4.1 mi × 250 yd	None	70 mi	Jun 19, 2019
EF2	Considerable damage	1 mi × 300 yd	None	61 mi	Jun 1, 2018
EF2	Considerable damage	1 mi × 300 yd	None	59 mi	Jun 1, 2018
EF0	Light damage	3.1 mi × 30 yd	None	99 mi	Jun 12, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 25 yd	None	128 mi	Jun 12, 2017
EF0	Light damage	1.4 mi × 20 yd	None	126 mi	May 16, 2015
EF0	Light damage	2.2 mi × 30 yd	None	101 mi	Jun 3, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 20 yd	None	141 mi	May 24, 2014
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 50 yd	None	66 mi	May 6, 2014
EF0	Light damage	4.8 mi × 30 yd	None	68 mi	May 6, 2014
EF0	Light damage	6.3 mi × 20 yd	None	121 mi	May 27, 2013
EF1	Moderate damage	4.6 mi × 30 yd	None	62 mi	Aug 30, 2010
EF0	Light damage	2.4 mi × 30 yd	None	119 mi	Aug 12, 2010
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 30 yd	None	58 mi	Aug 14, 2009
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 30 yd	None	81 mi	Jun 14, 2009
EF1	Moderate damage	0.4 mi × 35 yd	None	85 mi	Jun 1, 2009
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 35 yd	None	78 mi	May 29, 2008
EF0	Light damage	10 mi × 20 yd	None	115 mi	Jun 1, 2005
EF0	Light damage	4 mi × 30 yd	None	132 mi	Jun 1, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	133 mi	Jun 1, 2005
EF0	Light damage	3.5 mi × 30 yd	None	135 mi	Jun 1, 2005
EF2	Considerable damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	76 mi	Jul 10, 2001
EF1	Moderate damage	0.7 mi × 400 yd	None	105 mi	Jun 26, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	97 mi	Jun 26, 2001
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 75 yd	None	56 mi	Aug 28, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	69 mi	Aug 11, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	34 mi	Apr 28, 1999
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	46 mi	Apr 28, 1999
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	100 mi	Jul 24, 1997
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	98 mi	Jun 13, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	96 mi	Jun 13, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	110 mi	Jun 6, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	99 mi	Jun 6, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	107 mi	Jun 6, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	126 mi	May 11, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	135 mi	Jul 12, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 60 yd	None	145 mi	May 18, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 13 yd	None	65 mi	Jul 9, 1989
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 13 yd	None	68 mi	Jun 18, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	72 mi	May 18, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 23 yd	None	135 mi	Aug 25, 1986
EF2	Considerable damage	2 mi × 50 yd	None	55 mi	Jun 7, 1986
EF3	Severe damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	125 mi	Aug 2, 1985
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	76 mi	Jun 20, 1985
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 20 yd	None	121 mi	Jun 15, 1984
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 10 yd	None	134 mi	May 3, 1984
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	40 mi	Jul 5, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	134 mi	Jul 24, 1981
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	55 mi	Aug 3, 1980
EF2	Considerable damage	0.4 mi × 200 yd	None	138 mi	Jul 11, 1978
EF2	Considerable damage	5 mi × 200 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	105 mi	Jul 4, 1978
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	131 mi	Jun 18, 1978
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	42 mi	Aug 3, 1976
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	98 mi	Jul 4, 1976
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 27 yd	None	140 mi	Jun 26, 1976
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	60 mi	Jun 17, 1976
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	126 mi	Jun 4, 1976
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	126 mi	Jun 4, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Powder River over 28 years

60

Total tornados on record

1.2

Average per year

EF3

Strongest recorded

Jun

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

38

EF1

15

EF2

6

EF3

1

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF3 BIG HORN, WY Aug 2, 1985

0.2 mi path

EF2 BIG HORN, WY Jul 4, 1978

5 mi path 1 injured

EF2 FREMONT, WY Jun 7, 1986

2 mi path

EF2 JOHNSON, WY Jun 1, 2018

1 mi path

EF2 WASHAKIE, WY Jun 1, 2018

1 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Powder River sees the most tornado activity in Jun. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

PEAK

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Powder River

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

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