Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 4:34PM MDT until July 16 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 3:34pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...East Central Big Horn County in central Wyoming...
* WHEN...Until 730 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry washes and gulches.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 431 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will likely cause small stream flooding.
Rapid river rises could cause flooding in the advisory area.
Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Willett Creek, Dry Bush Creek, Jack Creek, Grouse Creek, Brindle
Creek, White Creek, Red Gulch, Reeves Corner Draw, Shell Creek,
Trapper Creek, Cedar Creek, Horse Creek, Bush Creek, McKinnon
Creek, Bear Gulch, Granite Creek and Beaver Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Shell, Shell Canyon, Shell Falls and Shell Creek Campground.
- 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 spots and normally dry
washes which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt
to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Washes, gulches, streams, and rivers can become raging currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Area Description:
Big Horn, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: