Thunderstorms produced large to very large hail and damaging winds across portions of southeast Wyoming.  Golf ball size hail driven straight-line winds estimated as high as 90 mph caused extensive damage to homes and businesses at Pine Bluffs.  Many trees and power lines were toppled throughout the town.  Clogged drains from hail and stripped leaves with torrential rainfall flooded many roads and intersections in town.

Hail in LARAMIE, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 14:40:00 to 27-JUL-16 14:43:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHEYENNE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported just west of FE Warren Air Force Base.

Hail in LARAMIE, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 15:03:00 to 27-JUL-16 15:06:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHEYENNE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported at FE Warren Air Force Base.

Hail in LARAMIE, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 15:30:00 to 27-JUL-16 15:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHEYENNE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported eight miles east of Cheyenne.

Hail in LARAMIE, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 15:41:00 to 27-JUL-16 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: HILLSDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail was reported on Interstate 80 two miles south of Hillsdale.

Hail in LARAMIE, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 16:00:00 to 27-JUL-16 16:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARCOLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail was reported on Interstate 80 20 miles east of Cheyenne.  Hail drifts were six inches deep.

Hail in GOSHEN, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 20:52:00 to 27-JUL-16 20:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: LINGLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel to quarter size hail was reported three miles south of Lingle.  Veteran Highway south of Lingle had two to three inches of hail depth.

Hail in CONVERSE, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 18:00:00 to 27-JUL-16 18:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: BILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported a mile east of Dull Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in LARAMIE, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 16:28:00 to 27-JUL-16 16:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: PINE BLUFFS
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight-line wind gusts estimated as high as 90 mph caused significant damage throughout Pine Bluffs.  Many trees were uprooted and utility poles toppled.  There were extensive power outages.

Hail in NIOBRARA, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 18:36:00 to 27-JUL-16 18:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: LANCE CREEK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported at Lance Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in NIOBRARA, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 18:36:00 to 27-JUL-16 18:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: LANCE CREEK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated wind gusts of 70 to 80 mph peeled shingles off roofs.

Hail in NIOBRARA, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 19:10:00 to 27-JUL-16 19:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: MANVILLE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping pong ball to tennis ball size hail was reported at Manville.

Hail in LARAMIE, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 16:28:00 to 27-JUL-16 16:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: PINE BLUFFS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golf ball size hail driven by straight-line winds estimated as high as 90 mph caused catastrophic damage to homes, businesses and vehicles at Pine Bluffs.  Many trees were uprooted and utility poles toppled.  Sheds, windows, roofs and siding were damaged or destroyed.  Eighty percent of the town's street lights were damaged.  An estimated 500 homes were damaged.  Power was out for three hours.  Much of the wheat crop was destroyed by the wind and hail.  Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities.

Hail in GOSHEN, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 20:20:00 to 27-JUL-16 20:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: LINGLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter to ping pong ball size hail was reported at Lingle.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOSHEN, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 21:00:00 to 27-JUL-16 21:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: TORRINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated 60 mph wind gusts were reported along U.S. Highway 85 six miles south of Torrington.

Hail in GOSHEN, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 20:30:00 to 27-JUL-16 20:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: LINGLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball size hail was reported four miles southwest of Lingle.

Hail in GOSHEN, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 21:00:00 to 27-JUL-16 21:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAWK SPRINGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball size hail was reported two miles south of Hawk Springs.

Hail in GOSHEN, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 21:20:00 to 27-JUL-16 21:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAWK SPRINGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported at Hawk Springs.

Flash Flood in LARAMIE, WYOMING
From 27-JUL-16 16:45:00 to 27-JUL-16 17:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: PINE BLUFFS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two to four inches of rain combined with extensive hail drifts and clogged drains from stripped leaves caused flash flooding throughout Pine Bluffs.  Many streets were inundated by one to two feet of water.