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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Riverton WY

617 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024



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Hot Springs WY-

617 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM MDT THIS 

EVENING FOR WEST CENTRAL HOT SPRINGS COUNTY...



At 617 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 

rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have 

fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.



HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.



SOURCE...Radar.



IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams as well as other

         drainage and low lying areas.



Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

  Anchor Dam.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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.



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LAT...LON 4374 10866 4372 10858 4361 10891 4369 10899

      4372 10891



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...0.25 INCHES IN 1 HOUR



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