Tornado History
Burns Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Burns, Wyoming as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 4 matching records from 1998 through 2010. The strongest matching rating is EF2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is May 18, 2010, and minimum reported property damage totals $80K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Burns, Wyoming
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Burns, Wyoming with 0 deaths
1998 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 5 miles in Burns, Wyoming
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in Burns, Wyoming
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on May 19, 1998
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Burns, Wyoming, May is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1998 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2010 with at least $50K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2010 | EF2 | Laramie, Wyoming | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| August 28, 2002 | F0 | Laramie, Wyoming | 4.5 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| May 19, 1998 | F0 | Laramie, Wyoming | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 21, 1998 | F0 | Laramie, Wyoming | 5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.