Flood Advisory for Lincoln, WY
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What is happening
What: Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, including around Alpine. Rockfall and mudslides are possible in the Snake River Canyon east of Alpine. Where: A portion of west central Wyoming, including the Snake River...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of west central Wyoming, including the Snake River Canyon in Lincoln County. * WHEN...Until 815 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, including around Alpine. Rockfall and mudslides are possible in the Snake River Canyon east of Alpine. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 509 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Alpine and Alpine Airport. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
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Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 5:11PM MDT until July 21 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Riverton WY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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