Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 2:45PM MDT until July 22 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Fremont County in central Wyoming...
* WHEN...Until 545 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 244 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Baldwin Creek, Middle Popo Agie River, High Meadow Creek, Surrel
Creek, North Fork Popo Agie River, Deep Creek, Shoshone Creek,
Smith Lake Creek, Sand Creek and Twin Parks Creek. Additional
rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area.
This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Southwestern Fremont County.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Fremont, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: