Newcastle, Wyoming
13 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1899 and the latest in 1979. It stands in the Newcastle census division. It lies in ZIP code area 82701. It lies near Cave Spring Canyon. The Survey maps it on the Newcastle quadrangle. 3,374 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 4,327 feet above sea level.
On record in Newcastle
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 6 records
Cambria Casinolisted 1980
Jenney Stockade Sitelisted 1969
Newcastle Commercial Districtlisted 2009
US Post Office-Newcastle Mainlisted 1987
Weston County Courthouselisted 2001
Wyoming Army National Guard Cavalry Stablelisted 1994
Population over time
2 figuresNewcastle fell from 3,532 to 3,374 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,532 | |
| 2020 | 3,374 | -158 (-4%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
7 surveys from 13 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1899 USGS Newcastle quadrangle1:125000
- 1901 USGS Newcastle quadrangle1:125000, 3 printings
- 1951 USGS Newcastle quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1955 USGS Newcastle quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Newcastle quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Newcastle quadrangle1:250000
- 1979 USGS Newcastle quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
72 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 72 fires within 5 miles of Newcastle between 1992 and 2020, burning about 368 acres in total. 16 started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 34 |
| Natural | 16 |
| Debris and open burning | 12 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 4 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 2 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 2 |
| Fireworks | 2 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2014 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Wyoming State Forestry | RANCH MARKET BURN |
| 5 September 2013 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Wyoming State Forestry | TANK BATTERY FIRE |
| 4 September 1992 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Wyoming State Forestry | not named |
| 3 September 2004 | Natural | under an acre | Wyoming State Forestry | not named |
| 13 September 2020 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Weston County | KENWOOD |
| 1 September 2000 | Natural | under an acre | Black Hills National Forest | THOMPSON CANYON |
| 6 August 2015 | Natural | 4.8 acres | New Castle Field Office | SAWMILL CANYON |
| 5 August 2011 | Natural | under an acre | New Castle Field Office | ALUM |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 of 15 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 15 workings within 5 miles of Newcastle: 7 past producers, 5 occurrences, 3 prospects. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Limestone, General, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Bentonite. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Limestone Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Newcastle #1 | Fire Clay (Refractory) | Occurrence | ||
| Newcastle #2 | Clay | Occurrence | ||
| Rushmore Clareton U. Prop. | Uranium | Occurrence | ||
| Unknown | Bentonite | Occurrence | ||
| Unknown | Barium-Barite | Occurrence | ||
| Unknown | Limestone, General | Prospect | ||
| Unknown | Limestone, General | Prospect | ||
| Unnamed | Limestone, General | Prospect | ||
| Carl Shale | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 129 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Newcastle in 129 storm reports between 1996 and 2025: 70 hail, 50 thunderstorm wind, 4 tornado, 2 flood. The reports record 2 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2001 | Tornado (F0) | Newcastle | 2 hurt | no account filed |
| May 2013 | Hail | Newcastle | $500,000 | no account filed |
| October 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | $250,000 | Trees, power lines, fences, and signs were blown down throughout Newcastle. Roof and window damage was reported to buildings and homes. |
| August 2005 | Flash Flood | Newcastle | $100,000 | Heavy rains fell across Newcastle during the early evening hours. Two to four inches of rain fell in about an hour, causing flooding of streets and residences north and west of downtown. Previous rains earlier in the week saturated the soil and may have contributed to more severe flooding. Loose debris and wood clogged culverts, worsening flooding near and along the railroad tracks northwest of downtown Newcastle. Some minor damage was noted as water entered some homes. A beauty shop in downtown Newcastle also reported some minor damage from flooding. |
| July 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | $75,000 | Wind gusts estimated at 70 mph caused minor damage in Newcastle, including trees and branches blown down. |
| July 2019 | Flood | Newcastle | $10,000 | Dewey Road was inundated with water in several locations. A culvert on Dewey Road near Hay Creek was washed out. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | $10,000 | Ten empty coal train cars were derailed by strong wind gusts. |
| August 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | $5,000 | Wind -riven small hail broke windows, damaged siding, and snapped trees. |
| June 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | $5,000 | A business had a plate glass window blown out and part of its roof torn off. |
| July 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | $4,000 | A storage shed was destroyed, large tree branches were blown down, and shingles were torn off a house. |
| July 2014 | Hail | Newcastle | $2,000 | Large hail ripped bark off trees, dented cars, and smashed a rain gauge. |
| August 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | $1,000 | A warning siren pole fell on a power line. |
| May 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | $1,000 | A railroad crossing arm was broken off its post at the Main Street crossing. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Mesonet recorded wind gust. |
| August 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | WY mesonet recorded wind gust. |
| August 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| August 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | The spotter estimated wind gusts at near 60 mph. |
| June 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | The spotter estimated wind gusts near 60 mph. |
| July 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| June 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| July 2021 | Hail | Newcastle | - | The combination of golf ball sized hail and gusty winds damaged homes and vehicles in Newcastle. |
| May 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| June 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Trees up to 12 inches in diameter were snapped. |
| July 2019 | Tornado (EF0) | Newcastle | - | A tornado touched down southeast of Newcastle and moved into western South Dakota. No damage was reported. |
| August 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | The spotter estimated wind gusts at 60 mph. |
| July 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| May 2018 | Heavy Rain | Newcastle | - | The cooperative observer in Newcastle reported 3.71 inches of rain over a three day period. |
| June 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Several spotters reported wind gusts at 60 mph. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Wind gusts were estimated around 60 mph. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Large hail and wind gusts to 60 mph accompanied the storm. |
| June 2015 | Hail | Newcastle | - | Hail to quarter size covered the ground and stripped leaves from trees. |
| June 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| August 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| September 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Two four- to five-inch diameter trees were blown over by the wind. |
| September 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 65 mph. |
| July 2010 | Hail | Newcastle | - | Quarter sized hail fell in Newcastle and east of town. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | None. |
| May 2008 | Flood | Newcastle | - | Heavy rain caused flooding in Newcastle, Clareton, and Rochelle. Minor flooding was observed along Skull Creek near Newcastle. |
| June 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | Strong winds developed along highway 450 west of Newcastle. |
| July 1999 | Tornado (F0) | Newcastle | - | Brief touchdown. Path width and length estimated. |
| June 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | no account filed |
| May 2023 | Hail | Newcastle | - | no account filed |
| May 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Newcastle | - | no account filed |
| July 2023 | Hail | Newcastle | - | no account filed |
| July 2023 | Hail | Newcastle | - | no account filed |
| July 2023 | Hail | Newcastle | - | no account filed |
| July 2023 | Hail | Newcastle | - | no account filed |
| July 2023 | Hail | Newcastle | - | no account filed |
| July 2023 | Hail | Newcastle | - | no account filed |
| July 2022 | Hail | Newcastle | - | no account filed |
| July 2022 | Hail | Newcastle | - | no account filed |
| July 2022 | Hail | Newcastle | - | no account filed |
| July 2022 | Hail | Newcastle | - | no account filed |
| July 2022 | Hail | Newcastle | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill View Heights | 3.1 miles | 13 | |
| Cambria (historical) | 5.9 miles | 11 | |
| Osage | 14.4 miles | 9 | |
| Four Corners (historical) | 15.8 miles | 15 | |
| Clifton | 15.9 miles | 12 | |
| Clay Spur | 18.5 miles | 16 | |
| Dakoming | 19.1 miles | 12 | |
| Horton | 19.3 miles | 15 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Newcastle | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q677533 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 1592014. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.






