Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 2:57PM MDT until July 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Hot Springs County in central Wyoming... This
advisory is along the Grass Creek in far western Hot Springs
County.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 255 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This is causing small stream flooding. Rapid river
rises have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Hot Springs County.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Hot Springs, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov