Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 15 at 7:03PM MDT until July 15 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 6:03pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Hot Springs County in central Wyoming...
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 702 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms, with rainfall rates approaching 2"/hr. This will
cause small stream flooding. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Jones Creek, Warm Springs Creek, Kirby Creek, Black Willow Draw,
Twin Buttes Draw, Wind River, Buffalo Creek, Grass Creek, Bighorn
River and Middle Fork Warm Springs Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Southeastern 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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Hot Springs, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: