Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 17 at 3:09PM MDT until July 17 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...Northern Park County in central Wyoming...
* WHEN...Until 615 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 308 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between 1
and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Sulphur Creek, Hoodoo Peak Drain, Jaggar Creek, Spring Branch,
Trail Creek, Russell Peak Drain, Reef Creek, Russell Creek,
Sunlight Creek, Corral Creek, Company Creek, West Fork Little
Sunlight Creek, Temple Creek, Lodgepole Creek, Windy Mountain
Drain, Little Sunlight Creek and Gravelbar Creek. Additional
rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area.
This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sunlight Basin.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Park, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov