Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 16 at 1:49AM MDT until July 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 12:49am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northwest Wyoming, including the
following areas, in central Wyoming, Owl Creek and Bridger
Mountains and Southwest Bighorn Basin. In northwest Wyoming,
Absaroka Mountains and Cody Foothills.
* WHEN...From 6 AM MDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Slow moving showers and thunderstorms could produce an inch or
more of rain over a short period of time, bringing local flash
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Absaroka Mountains; Cody Foothills; Southwest Bighorn Basin; Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
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