Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 8:32PM MDT until July 22 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 7:32pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream and dry wash flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Fremont County and Northeastern Sweetwater
County, along Alkali Creek flowing toward Sweetwater Station.
* WHEN...Until 930 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry washes. Some low-water
crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 830 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause dry wash and small stream
flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
West Alkali Creek, Granite Creek, Sulphur Creek, Sweetwater
River, Alkali Creek, Crooked Creek, North Fork Sulphur Creek,
Ladysmith Draw, Harris Slough, Picket Creek, Cyclone Rime Draw,
East Alkali Creek, South Fork Sulphur Creek, Bull Canyon Draw,
Sand Creek, Honeycomb Buttes Draw, Coyote Gulch, Red Creek and
Rocky Draw.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Locations near Sweetwater Station up the Alkali Creek drainage.
- 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 or delay travel.
Area Description:
Fremont, WY; Sweetwater, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: