Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 6:22PM MDT until July 22 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southwestern Fremont County in central Wyoming...
* WHEN...Until 830 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 622 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain with rainfall
rates of 1" to 1.5"/hr due to another round of thunderstorms.
Between 3 and 4.5 inches of rain have already fallen. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory
area.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
South Fork Squaw Creek, Squaw Creek, Middle Popo Agie River,
Roaring Fork Creek, Tayo Creek, Sheep Creek, Deep Creek and
Shoshone Creek. 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...
Frye Lake, Sinks Canyon State Park and Sinks Canyon Campground.
- 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:
Fremont, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: