Hail Map for Rock River, WY

The Rock River, WY area has had 4 reports of on-the-ground hail by trained spotters, and has been under severe weather warnings 0 times during the past 12 months. Doppler radar has detected hail at or near Rock River, WY on 15 occasions.

Name: Rock River, WY
Where Located: 35.6 miles NW of Laramie, WY
Map: Google Map for Rock River, WY
Population: 245
Housing Units: 126
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Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Rock River, WY

Date / Time Report Details
2/17/2022 7:56 PM MST Mesonet station wy24 6.9 e arlington (wydot in carbon county WY, 14.3 miles NNE of Rock River, WY
9/11/2021 6:28 PM MDT Measured wind gust of 65 mph from wydot mesonet along i-8 in carbon county WY, 15.9 miles NE of Rock River, WY
9/11/2021 6:22 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 12/31/2021 4:03 PM MDT At 620 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm producing gusty winds of 55 to 65 mph was located over arlington, or 40 miles northwest of laramie, moving northeast at 30 mph (observed wind gusts along i-80). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/26/2021 4:36 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 1/6/2022 11:46 AM MDT At 435 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near medicine bow, or 46 miles northwest of laramie, moving northeast at 35 mph. halleck ridge sensor along i-80 measured 63 mph gust at 4:26 pm mdt (wyoming department of transportation sensor). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, medicine bow, rock river, elk mountain and arlington. this includes interstate 80 in wyoming between mile markers 241 and 277. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/26/2021 4:08 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 1/6/2022 11:47 AM MDT At 408 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over elk mountain, or 43 miles east of rawlins, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/22/2021 1:30 AM MDT Mesonet station karl 0.6 nw arlington (wydot) severe winds from 112 to 13 in carbon county WY, 15.5 miles NE of Rock River, WY
8/13/2021 7:18 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 12/27/2021 6:30 PM MDT At 718 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of rock river, or 29 miles northwest of laramie, moving south at 15 mph (public). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/13/2021 7:09 PM MDT Half Dollar sized hail reported 0.6 miles NNW of Rock River, WY, quarter to half dollar sized hail reported on twitter in rock river.
7/14/2021 7:40 PM MDT Hen Egg sized hail reported 13.4 miles NW of Rock River, WY, hail sizes ranged from quarters to eggs.
7/5/2021 6:12 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 1/12/2022 1:22 PM MDT At 612 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 miles east of battle mountain to near wheatland reservoir 3 to 6 miles northwest of bosler to 7 miles north of lake hattie reservoir, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/6/2020 3:57 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 2/5/2022 5:57 AM MDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern carbon and central albany counties will expire at 400 pm mdt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible behind this line of thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 pm mdt for south central and southeastern wyoming.
6/6/2020 3:43 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 6/6/2020 3:46 PM MDT At 343 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from shirley basin to near rock river, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, medicine bow, rock river, battle mountain, shirley basin, little medicine school and arlington. This includes interstate 80 in wyoming between mile markers 271 and 295.
6/6/2020 3:34 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 6/6/2020 3:37 PM MDT At 333 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near shirley basin to 6 miles southeast of rock river, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, hanna, medicine bow, rock river, elk mountain, battle mountain, shirley basin, brooklyn lake, brooklyn lake campground, libby creek campground, deep creek campground, centennial, nash fork campground, little medicine school, north fork campground and arlington. This includes interstate 80 in wyoming between mile markers 252 and 303.
6/6/2020 3:27 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 2/5/2022 5:58 AM MDT The tornado warning for east central carbon and central albany counties will expire at 330 pm mdt, the tornado threat has diminished and the tornado warning has been cancelled. however, damaging winds remain likely and a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for the area. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 pm mdt for south central and southeastern wyoming. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for carbon and albany counties.
6/6/2020 3:18 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 6/6/2020 3:21 PM MDT At 316 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles west of battle mountain to 7 miles northeast of north fork campground, moving northeast at 70 mph. at 312 pm mdt, 77 mph wind gust was reported at arlington along interstate 80. these are very dangerous storms (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. locations impacted include, albany, hanna, medicine bow, rock river, elk mountain, battle mountain, brooklyn lake campground, woods landing-jelm, nash fork campground, boswell creek campground, rob roy reservoir, lake owen, arlington, bobbie thompson campground, shirley basin, brooklyn lake, sugar loaf campground, libby creek campground, bow river campground and illinois creek campground. This includes interstate 80 in wyoming between mile markers 246 and 303.
6/6/2020 3:13 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 6/6/2020 3:16 PM MDT At 313 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near arlington, or 38 miles northwest of laramie, moving northeast at 65 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near, rock river around 325 pm mdt.
6/6/2020 3:12 PM MDT Mesonet station karl 0.6 nw arlington (wydot in carbon county WY, 15.5 miles NE of Rock River, WY
6/6/2020 3:02 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 6/6/2020 3:05 PM MDT At 301 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near bow river campground, or 40 miles northwest of laramie, moving northeast at 70 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, arlington around 305 pm mdt. rock river around 320 pm mdt. This includes interstate 80 in wyoming between mile markers 265 and 277.
6/6/2020 2:53 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 6/6/2020 2:56 PM MDT At 253 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles southwest of hanna to near skyline, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
8/16/2019 4:48 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 8/16/2019 4:51 PM MDT At 448 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of rock river, or 29 miles northwest of laramie, moving east at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, rock river, elk mountain, deep creek campground and arlington. This includes interstate 80 in wyoming between mile markers 260 and 287.
8/16/2019 4:34 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 8/16/2019 4:37 PM MDT At 434 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near bow river campground, or 41 miles northwest of laramie, moving east at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/20/2019 6:49 PM MDT Quarter sized hail reported 2.2 miles S of Rock River, WY, measured one inch hail.
7/20/2019 6:43 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 7/20/2019 6:46 PM MDT At 643 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rock river, or 38 miles northwest of laramie, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/6/2019 5:45 PM MDT Upr mesonet station rkriv in albany county WY, 0.6 miles NNW of Rock River, WY
7/6/2019 5:40 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 7/6/2019 5:43 PM MDT At 540 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rock river, or 30 miles northwest of laramie, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, rock river and bosler.
7/6/2019 5:14 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 7/6/2019 5:17 PM MDT At 514 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near medicine bow, or 48 miles northwest of laramie, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
4/26/2019 7:30 PM MDT Wydot mesonet station cooper cove along i-8 in carbon county WY, 14.1 miles NNE of Rock River, WY
4/26/2019 7:10 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 4/26/2019 7:14 PM MDT The severe thunderstorm warning for east central carbon and southwestern albany counties will expire at 715 pm mdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds up to 50 mph are still possible with this thunderstorm.
4/26/2019 6:55 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 4/26/2019 6:59 PM MDT At 655 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles east of arlington, or 29 miles northwest of laramie, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, medicine bow, rock river, bosler, brooklyn lake, sugar loaf campground, brooklyn lake campground, libby creek campground, bow river campground, deep creek campground, centennial, lincoln park campground, nash fork campground, north fork campground and arlington. This includes interstate 80 in wyoming between mile markers 261 and 303.
4/26/2019 6:35 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 4/26/2019 6:41 PM MDT At 634 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near elk mountain, or 45 miles east of rawlins, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
11/4/2018 10:10 AM MDT Karl measured a wind gust of 68 mp in carbon county WY, 15.9 miles NE of Rock River, WY
8/5/2018 12:09 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 8/5/2018 12:12 PM MDT At 1208 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near bosler, or 20 miles northwest of laramie, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, bosler.
8/5/2018 11:52 AM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 8/5/2018 11:55 AM MDT At 1152 am mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of rock river, or 29 miles northwest of laramie, moving east at 45 mph (department of highways observations). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
8/5/2018 11:43 AM MDT Observation taken from wydot sensor at arlington eas in carbon county WY, 14.4 miles NE of Rock River, WY
8/5/2018 11:37 AM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 8/5/2018 11:40 AM MDT At 1134 am mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of arlington, or 44 miles northwest of laramie, moving east at 45 mph (automated observation system). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, rock river, elk mountain and arlington. This includes interstate 80 in wyoming between mile markers 248 and 279.
8/5/2018 11:16 AM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 8/5/2018 11:21 AM MDT At 1116 am mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near elk mountain, or 37 miles east of rawlins, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/19/2018 12:30 PM MDT Quarter sized hail reported 0.6 miles NNW of Rock River, WY
6/6/2018 5:35 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 6/6/2018 5:39 PM MDT At 535 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rock river, or 38 miles northwest of laramie, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, rock river.
6/6/2018 5:01 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 6/6/2018 5:06 PM MDT At 500 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near medicine bow, or 48 miles northwest of laramie, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
3/13/2017 10:36 AM MDT Wydot sit in carbon county WY, 15.9 miles NE of Rock River, WY
3/8/2017 2:00 AM MST Cooper cove wydot site. sustained winds 36 mp in carbon county WY, 14.3 miles NNE of Rock River, WY
7/3/2016 5:39 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 7/3/2016 5:43 PM MDT The severe thunderstorm warning for west central albany and east central carbon counties will expire at 545 pm mdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms.
7/3/2016 5:21 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 7/3/2016 5:24 PM MDT At 520 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of arlington to near bow river campground, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, rock river, elk mountain, nash fork campground, sugar loaf campground, brooklyn lake, deep creek campground, libby creek campground, brooklyn lake campground, bow river campground, arlington, north fork campground and centennial. This includes interstate 80 in wyoming between mile markers 259 and 285.
7/3/2016 5:07 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 7/3/2016 5:10 PM MDT At 506 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from elk mountain to 9 miles west of bow river campground, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
7/15/2015 6:17 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 7/15/2015 6:22 PM MDT At 616 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near little medicine school to near six mile campground, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. these severe thunderstorms have a history of producing wind gusts of 55 to 63 mph. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, albany, medicine bow, rock river, elk mountain, bobbie thompson campground, french creek campground, centennial, ryan park campground, bow river campground, little medicine school, ryan park, woods landing-jelm, lake owen campground, battle mountain, sugar loaf campground, brooklyn lake, deep creek campground, brooklyn lake campground, arlington and evans creek campground. This includes interstate 80 in wyoming between mile markers 259 and 301.
7/15/2015 5:53 PM MDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Rock River, WY at 7/15/2015 5:56 PM MDT At 551 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near shirley basin to near pearl, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. these storms have a history of producing wind gusts of 55 to 63 mph. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
6/4/2015 9:17 PM MDT At 917 pm mdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles southeast of arlington to near bosler, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows and vehicles.
5/23/2015 1:39 PM MDT The tornado warning for central albany county will expire at 145 pm mdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.
5/23/2015 1:21 PM MDT At 120 pm mdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles south of rock river, or 27 miles northwest of laramie, moving northwest at 15 mph (radar indicated rotation. this storm has a history of producing tornadoes). Hazards include possible tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near, rock river around 145 pm mdt.
5/23/2015 1:08 PM MDT At 107 pm mdt, a confirmed tornado was located 10 miles west of bosler, or 23 miles northwest of laramie, moving northwest at 15 mph (public confirmed tornado). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. The tornado will be near, rock river around 145 pm mdt.