Sundance, Wyoming
16 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1898 and the latest in 1984. It stands in the Sundance census division. It lies in ZIP code area 82729. It stands on North Fork Sundance Creek. The Survey maps it on the Sundance West quadrangle. 1,032 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 4,738 feet above sea level.
On record in Sundance
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 3 records
Inyan Kara Mountainlisted 1973
Sundance Schoollisted 1985
Sundance State Banklisted 1984
Population over time
3 figuresSundance grew from 515 to 1,032 between 1890 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 515 | |
| 2010 | 1,182 | |
| 2020 | 1,032 | -150 (-13%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
9 surveys from 16 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.
- 1898 USGS Sundance quadrangle1:125000
- 1902 USGS Sundance quadrangle1:125000, 4 printings
- 1954 USGS Gillette quadrangle1:250000
- 1955 USGS Gillette quadrangle1:250000
- 1958 USGS Gillette quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Sundance quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1962 USGS Gillette quadrangle1:250000
- 1979 USGS Sundance quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
- 1984 USGS Sundance West quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
55 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 55 fires within 5 miles of Sundance between 1992 and 2020, burning about 540 acres in total. 27 started naturally. 4 were 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 |
|---|---|
| Natural | 27 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 8 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 7 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 4 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 4 |
| Debris and open burning | 3 |
| Fireworks | 1 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Crook County | TAYLOR FIRE |
| 21 September 1999 | Recreation and ceremony | under an acre | Black Hills National Forest | SHOOTING RANGE |
| 11 September 1999 | Natural | under an acre | Black Hills National Forest | UNO |
| 9 August 2015 | Natural | 4.0 acres | Wyoming State Forestry | OSPRY |
| 7 August 2020 | Natural | 2.0 acres | Crook County | 76 FIRE |
| 5 August 2015 | Equipment and vehicle use | 1.0 acres | Wyoming State Forestry | KILN |
| 26 August 2015 | Natural | 1.0 acres | Wyoming State Forestry | IPY |
| 26 August 2015 | Natural | 8.0 acres | Wyoming State Forestry | NEW HAVEN |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
6 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 6 workings within 5 miles of Sundance: 2 occurrences, 1 past producer, 1 unknown, 1 prospect. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Fluorine-Fluorite, Clay, Limestone, Dimension. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Colloid Pits | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Summit Materials Quarry | Limestone, Dimension | Producer | ||
| Royal Purple #1 & 2 | Fluorine-Fluorite | Unknown | ||
| Royal Purple N0s. 1&2 | Fluorine-Fluorite | Occurrence | ||
| Unknown | Fluorine-Fluorite | Prospect | ||
| Unknown | Fluorine-Fluorite | Occurrence |
Storms near this place
60 of 140 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Sundance in 140 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 89 hail, 40 thunderstorm wind, 5 tornado, 3 flash flood. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2013 | Hail | Sundance | $150,000 | no account filed |
| July 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | $50,000 | Striong winds blew down large trees and fences in Sundance. |
| August 2012 | Hail | Sundance | $50,000 | no account filed |
| June 1998 | Tornado (F1) | Sundance | $20,000 | Damage was sustained to a three car garage, several bam roofs, several campers, and a home satellite dish. |
| August 2012 | Hail | Sundance | $10,000 | no account filed |
| August 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | $5,000 | Power poles and outdoor advertising signs along Interstate 90 were blown down. |
| July 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | $3,000 | Severe trees downed by the wind. |
| July 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | $1,000 | Combination of wind and nickel size hail broke a window. |
| August 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Report of tree limbs down in town. |
| August 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | WY mesonet recorded wind gust. |
| August 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Power lines were downed by the wind. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | The spotter estimated wind gusts at around 60 mph. |
| June 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Wind gusts were estimated at near 60 mph. |
| June 2022 | Funnel Cloud | Sundance | - | Looking to the northwest, a funnel cloud came about halfway to the ground and then quickly lifted back up. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Multiple trees were snapped by the strong winds. |
| July 2020 | Tornado (EF2) | Sundance | - | A tornado developed over the Black Hills southeast of Sundance and moved east into South Dakota for a total length of 7.4 miles. It tracked over forested and open terrain. Many trees were downed and snapped along its path, but no property damage was noted. |
| June 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| June 2019 | Flash Flood | Sundance | - | Multiple road culverts were overwhelmed with water and debris, causing water to flow over several county roads. Runoff from the heavy rain also caused water to run over Highway 585 southeast of Sundance. |
| June 2018 | Hail | Sundance | - | The source reported a shattered windshield. |
| June 2018 | Hail | Sundance | - | The spotter recorded a peak wind of 56 mph with many tree branches broken. Homes in Sundance were damaged by hail and wind. |
| June 2018 | Tornado (EF1) | Sundance | - | The tornado developed southeast of Sundance and tracked generally to the east into South Dakota. The majority of damage occurred in wooded areas, with widespread snapped trees observed throughout the tornado path. Some structural damage was also observed southeast of Sundance just east of highway 585, near the beginning of the tornado's path. Based on the damage, the tornado was rated at an EF-1, with peak wind speeds estimated at 105 mph. |
| July 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | The spotter estimated wind gusts at 65 mph. |
| August 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| August 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Wind gusts were estimated around 60 mph. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | The spotter estimated wind gusts at 60 mph. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 70 mph. |
| July 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| July 2014 | Hail | Sundance | - | Golf ball size hail damaged siding and shingles and 50 mph wind gusts blew down trees and limbs. |
| July 2014 | Flash Flood | Sundance | - | Runoff from heavy rain flooded several county roads, including Miller Creek Road and Warren Peak Road. Street flooding was reported in Sundance. |
| September 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| September 2013 | Hail | Sundance | - | The ground was covered with hail. |
| July 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| July 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | The spotter estimated wind gusts at 60 mph. |
| July 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| July 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| July 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| October 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 70 mph. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Tree branches were blown down. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Hail driven by wind gusts estimated at 65 to 70 mph caused devastation along a track from Coal Divide to Banks Road and Highway 585. Shingles were blown off roofs, one roof was torn from a house, siding was broken, paint was pounded off walls, windows were broken, and window screens were ripped. A small outbuilding was blown over with the splinters spread along the ground downwind. Hay and pasture grass were flattened and trees were stripped of leaves and bark. Six electrical poles were broken. Antelope and deer fawns, birds, and rabbits were killed. |
| June 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | Several small trees were blown down. |
| July 1998 | Lightning | Sundance | - | LIGHTNING CAUSED A .5 ACRE FIRE OF PINE TREES AND GRASS. |
| June 1995 | Hail | Sundance | - | A thunderstorm moved into southwest Crook County and produced large hail. A spotter just outside Moorcroft reported the hail. |
| August 1993 | Tornado (F0) | Sundance | - | A tornado downed large trees on a rnach in northwest Crook county. No injuries or property damage. |
| August 2024 | Hail | Sundance | - | no account filed |
| May 2024 | Hail | Sundance | - | no account filed |
| July 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sundance | - | no account filed |
| August 2024 | Hail | Sundance | - | no account filed |
| July 2023 | Hail | Sundance | - | no account filed |
| July 2023 | Hail | Sundance | - | no account filed |
| July 2023 | Hail | Sundance | - | no account filed |
| July 2023 | Hail | Sundance | - | no account filed |
| August 2023 | Hail | Sundance | - | no account filed |
| August 2023 | Hail | Sundance | - | no account filed |
| August 2023 | Hail | Sundance | - | no account filed |
| June 2023 | Hail | Sundance | - | no account filed |
| July 2022 | Hail | Sundance | - | no account filed |
| June 2022 | Hail | Sundance | - | no account filed |
| June 2022 | Hail | Sundance | - | no account filed |
| July 2020 | Hail | Sundance | - | no account filed |
| July 2020 | Hail | Sundance | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden | 13.1 miles | 13 | |
| Farrall | 13.8 miles | 12 | |
| Moskee | 14.0 miles | 17 | |
| Willow Springs | 14.2 miles | 17 | |
| Sand Creek Crossing | 14.8 miles | 18 | |
| Carlile Junction | 17.8 miles | 13 | |
| Beulah | 17.9 miles | 16 | |
| Aladdin | 19.1 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 Sundance | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q737891 | 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 1603438. 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.








