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In effect from Saturday 09/19 11:54 AM MDT – Sunday 09/20 6:00 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Riverton WY

What

Flash flooding caused by moderate to heavy rainfall is possible, especially in terrain and poor drainage areas.

Where

Portions of central, north central, and northwest Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains. In north central Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains Southeast, Bighorn Mountains West, Northeast Johnson County and Southeast Johnson County. In northwest Wyoming, Absaroka Mountains, Cody Foothills and Yellowstone National Park.

When

Through Sunday afternoon.

Impacts

Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas and around steep terrain.

Additional Details

- A slow moving weather system will move across Wyoming today and Sunday and bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the region, especially northern Wyoming. Any shower or thunderstorm could produce moderate to heavy rainfall across the Watch Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.


Areas Impacted

  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Absaroka Mountains
  • Cody Foothills
  • Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains
  • Bighorn Mountains West
  • Bighorn Mountains Southeast
  • Northeast Johnson County
  • Southeast Johnson County

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property. 

  • Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood. 
  • Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan
  • Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.

If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. 

  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 

If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 

In effect from Saturday 09/19 11:59 AM MDT – Sunday 09/20 9:00 AM MDT

Issued by NWS Riverton WY

ESFRIW

Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected across the northern half of Wyoming Saturday and Sunday as a wet weather system shifts east across the state. This weather system is funneling abundant tropical moisture into northern and eastern portions of the state with it's eastward progression. Given the high moisture content, many thunderstorms could feature heavy rainfall and possibly lead to localized flooding. Poor drainage areas, urban areas, and steep terrain will be the most susceptible locations for this isolated flooding.

Many locations could see an additional 0.5" to 1.25" of rain through Sunday afternoon, with a majority of this rain falling quickly in thunderstorms.

Remember, if you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around don't down!


Areas Impacted

  • Big Horn, WY
  • Fremont, WY
  • Hot Springs, WY
  • Johnson, WY
  • Natrona, WY
  • Park, WY
  • Sweetwater, WY
  • Teton, WY
  • Washakie, WY

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A weather system will approaching and cross the state and bring showers and thunderstorms to many locations, especially in northern Wyoming. Some thunderstorms could have heavy rain and cause local flooding.

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