Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 16 at 2:56PM MDT until July 16 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and west central
Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Wind
River Mountains East and Wind River Mountains West. In north
central Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Bighorn Mountains
West. In west central Wyoming, Salt River and Wyoming Ranges and
Upper Green River Basin Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Quick water rises on area streams and rivers, especially
on small drainages in the mountains and foothills, leading to
localized flash flooding, which could endanger people and
infrastructure near waterways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms will have abundant moisture
today, with dew points in the 50s and 60s, and precipitable water
values in excess of 1 inch. An inch or more of rain is possible
in under an hour, and some locations could quickly see 1 to 3
inches of rain over an hour or two, leading to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take
action should Flood Advisories or Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast; Wind River Mountains West; Wind River Mountains East; Salt River and Wyoming Ranges; Upper Green River Basin Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
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