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Hail history for Laramie County, WY
Laramie County has 1,104 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 853 of them 1″ or larger and 86 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on June 8, 1968.
Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.
When it hails in Laramie County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Laramie County's peak: June.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 2.75″ | Baseball | |
| 2.5″ | Tennis ball | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 3.0″ | Tea cup | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Laramie County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.25″ (half dollar)
Trained spottered reported half dollar sized hail 18 miles west-northwest of Cheyenne.
· 4.0″ (softball)
Softball size hail damaged some businesses and vehicles east of Yellowstone Road and Vandehei Avenue.
· 4.0″ (softball)
A super-cell developed in southeastern Goshen County early in the evening of the 17th and moved south across extreme eastern Laramie County. Large hail and damaging winds were observed with the storm which broke out all the windows on the north side of a home north of Pine Bluffs. Hail up to the size of baseballs produced significant damage to a mobile home park east of Pine Bluffs.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 18 | 28 | 65 | 167 | 188 | 449 | 180 |
The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.
Questions about hail in Laramie County
Has it ever hailed in Laramie County?
Yes — 1,104 hail events have been recorded for Laramie County, WY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 853 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Laramie County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Laramie County, WY is August 1, 2025, with 2.75″ (baseball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Laramie County?
5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 8, 1968. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.
Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?
No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.
More Wyoming hail history
- Campbell County 580
- Crook County 504
- Goshen County 447
- Platte County 384
- Weston County 301
- Sheridan County 215
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.