Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 1:55PM MDT until September 18 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Fremont County in central Wyoming...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other
areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 155 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.3 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Riverton, Arapahoe, Hudson, Arapahoe Elementary School, St
Stephens and Fremont County Fairgrounds.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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.
Area Description:
Fremont, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov