Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 4:10PM MDT until July 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues.
* WHERE...Northwestern Hot Springs County in central Wyoming...
* WHEN...Until 600 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry washes and draws.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 409 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This is likely causing small stream flooding.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Little Grass Creek, Roach Creek, Grass Creek, Cottonwood Creek,
Enos Creek and South Fork Cottonwood Creek. Additional rainfall
amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch 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