Suspected Tornado Causes Widespread Damage in Campbell County, Wyoming
Suspected Tornado Causes Widespread Damage in Campbell County, Wyoming
US · Published Aug 13, 2026
A violent storm, potentially a tornado, struck southern Campbell County, Wyoming, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, causing significant property damage.
The storm, which hit near South Highway 59 and Rattlesnake Road shortly after noon, tore roofs off buildings, demolished a vacant mobile home, and overturned a camper.

Impact & Risks

The storm caused widespread property damage, including roofs being torn off multiple buildings, a mobile home being destroyed, and a camper overturned. Seven people were injured, though none critically, and emergency crews had to rescue four individuals trapped in a damaged home. The storm also disrupted electrical infrastructure, prompting inspections by Powder River Energy Corp. While the immediate threat has passed, the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, and some property owners may discover additional impacts upon returning to their homes.

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