Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
Issued by NWS Riverton, WY
720 WGUS85 KRIW 102050 FLSRIW Flood Advisory National Weather Service Riverton WY 250 PM MDT Mon Jun 10 2024 WYC013-121900- /O.NEW.KRIW.FA.Y.0005.240610T2050Z-240612T1900Z/ /00000.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Fremont WY- 250 PM MDT Mon Jun 10 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is expected to continue. * WHERE...A portion of central Wyoming, including the following county, Fremont. * WHEN...Until 100 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 250 PM MDT, gauge reports indicated snowmelt due to warm temperatures. Minor flooding is ongoing in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lander, Hudson, Milford, Sinks Canyon State Park, Frye Lake, Worthen Meadows Reservoir, Sinks Canyon Campground and Lander Hunt Field. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 4294 10855 4287 10853 4271 10857 4263 10886 4266 10898 4275 10895 4298 10910 4307 10902 4292 10884 $$ Hensley