Monday, August 15th, 2005 — A tornado which struck Wright, Wyoming on the weekend, was on the ground for an estimated 10 to 15 minutes where it destroyed 40 to 50 mobile homes and distributed metal siding, insulation, home furnishings, and debris throughout the small rural town. Two residents were killed when the twister struck their mobile home. Law enforcement officials state that over 183 mobile homes and a nearby elementary school were damaged during the storm.