Key facts
- Alert
- High Wind Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service offices: Riverton WY, Rapid City SD
- Areas
- Lander Foothills; Natrona County Lower Elevations; Northern Campbell; Southern Campbell
- In effect
- until 6:00 PM MDT, Oct 23, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.”
National Weather Service offices: Riverton WY, Rapid City SD, High Wind Warning, 5:44 PM MDT Oct 23, 2026 · official alert
“The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs.”
National Weather Service offices: Riverton WY, Rapid City SD, High Wind Warning, 5:44 PM MDT Oct 23, 2026 · official alert
“Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
National Weather Service offices: Riverton WY, Rapid City SD, High Wind Warning, 5:44 PM MDT Oct 23, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Secure loose objects such as patio furniture, trash cans and anything else the wind could blow around or damage.
If you must drive, take extra care in a high-profile vehicle. Blowing dust can reduce visibility, so slow down and keep a firm grip on the wheel.
Stay away from trees and power lines. Power outages are possible, so have a flashlight and charged phone ready.
Check National Weather Service updates until the warning ends at 6:00 PM MDT.
Context
The warning covers Northern Campbell, Southern Campbell, Natrona County Lower Elevations, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin, Central Carbon County, North Snowy Range Foothills and Southwest Carbon County. The text of the warning describes the winds for Northern and Southern Campbell.
FEMA flood-insurance records list 22 claims in Campbell County, 57 in Natrona County and 34 in Carbon County. These counts cover only insured flood losses, not wind damage or uninsured losses. FEMA also lists past disaster declarations for these counties, including wildfires in 2024 for Campbell and flooding in 2023 for Natrona.
Updates
- The high wind warning expired at 6:00 PM MDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 6:00 PM MDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 6:00 PM MDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 6:00 PM MDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 3:00 PM MDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 6:00 PM MDT.
- National Weather Service offices: Rapid City SD, Riverton WY, Cheyenne WY issued the high wind warning until 6:00 PM MDT.
History here
This county: 22 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2014.
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4845 (2024): wildfires
This county: 57 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2023.
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4739 (2023): flooding
This county: 34 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1984, most recent 2011.
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4007 (2011): severe storms, flooding, and landslides
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Questions
- Is there a High Wind Warning in Campbell County, Wyoming?
- Yes. The National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning for Northern and Southern Campbell until 6:00 PM MDT on Friday, October 23, 2026.
- How strong will the wind be?
- The National Weather Service says southwest winds will be 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph.
- What damage can the wind cause?
- The National Weather Service says the wind may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Power outages are possible, and blowing dust and flying debris can make travel difficult.
Sources
- National Weather Service offices: Riverton WY, Rapid City SD: High Wind Warning, Oct 23, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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