Wyoming Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/17/2026 00:55

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:55AM MDT until July 17 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 12:55am
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...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, Cody Foothills and North Bighorn Basin. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall from slow moving showers and thunderstorms may bring local flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Absaroka Mountains; Cody Foothills; North Bighorn Basin; Southwest Bighorn Basin; Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Riverton WY