Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 15 at 6:25PM MDT until July 15 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 5:25pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Hot Springs County in central Wyoming...
* WHEN...Until 815 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 622 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Rapid river rises will cause minor flooding in the
advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Rain
continues to fall over the area, but not as heavy as what
occurred initially.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
East Fork Jones Creek, Jones Creek and Buffalo Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Hot Springs County.
- 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.
Area Description:
Hot Springs, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: