Severe Flood ● Closed
Flood Watch issued September 17 at 10:33AM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY, United States of America
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* 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
and Cody Foothills.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving weather system is forecast to trek across Wyoming
Friday through Sunday and bring abundant moisture to the region,
especially northern Wyoming, and thunderstorms. Multiple rounds
of thunderstorms are expected and will be capable of producing
moderate to heavy rainfall across the Watch Area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Absaroka Mountains; Cody Foothills; Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains; Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast; Northeast Johnson County; Southea |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-09-18T06:00:00-06:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Absaroka Mountains; Cody Foothills; Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains; Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast; Northeast Johnson County; Southea
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