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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
843 PM MDT Mon Jul 16 2018

...Rapid Rises Expected on the Middle Fork Powder River through
Kaycee Monday Night and Early Tuesday Morning...

.Hydrologic summary:

Doppler radar estimated two to three inches of rain fell late
Monday afternoon in at least two large basins feeding the
Middle Fork Powder River west of Kaycee. This rainfall has
produced rapid rises on the Middle Fork Powder River and its
tributaries Monday evening.

At 8 PM MDT, a river gauge on the Middle Fork Powder River
between Barnum and Kaycee indicated a rise of nearly three feet
in about one hour. The water did begin to recede slightly after
the crest, but the river was still running high. The crest fell
about three-quarters of a foot below flood stage.

This gauge was upstream of Red Fork which was reported to have
risen one to two feet late Monday afternoon. The combined flows
and additional runoff from smaller tributaries will cause the
Middle Fork Powder River to rise rapidly at Kaycee between
2 AM and 6 AM MDT Tuesday.

This wave of high water will continue toward Sussex on Tuesday
reaching the State Highway 192 bridge around mid-afternoon.
The river is expected to stay below bankfull, but residents along
the river should be prepared for the higher water levels. Move to
higher ground when necessary.

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CNJ