Flooding
In June 2023, Wyoming’s weather is somewhat predictable – making it even more of an enigma. Any residents frustrated with the pattern of sunny mornings and thunderous afternoons won’t catch a break this week. The National Weather Service Office in Riverton is anticipating more rain going into the weekend. A Flood Watch is already in effect…
Mother Nature can be beautiful. But she can also be cruel; a wicked and fickle task master who every-so-often reminds us of who is really in charge. The Yellowstone National Park Flood of last year, is a sharp reminder of how quickly Mother Nature can use her fury and take the things that are majestic…
The National Weather Service Office in Riverton has issued a Flood Watch for the Bighorn Basin and several other Wyoming communities. Portions of central Wyoming, north central Wyoming, and northwest Wyoming were placed under a Flood Watch at 9:57 p.m. on Thursday, June 1. The watch remains in effect until the afternoon of Saturday, June…
Power outages in Wyoming can occur unexpectedly due to severe weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen circumstances. Being prepared for such situations is crucial to ensure the safety and comfort of you and your family. By having a few items on hand, you can minimize the impact of a power outage and get through…
On Friday, May 12, the only remaining entrance to Yellowstone National Park – the South Entrance near Jackson – will officially open for the Summer 2023 season. The Dunraven Pass, the only other interior road in the park still closed, will open on May 26 along with the Beartooth Pass. The opening of Yellowstone’s five…
California faces more flooding after strong Pacific storm By MARTHA MENDOZA Associated Press SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A strong late-season Pacific storm that brought damaging winds and more rain and snow to saturated California was blamed for two deaths and forecasters said additional flooding was possible Wednesday in parts of the state. Tuesday’s storm…
The Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents living in Manderson, Greybull, and Lovell to be wary of a week of potential flooding along the Big Horn River. The Big Horn River is experiencing ice jams, which has led to low-level flooding in areas throughout the river path. Therefore, the Big Horn County Sheriff’s…
There is already some minor flooding in the region, which will continue and could increase as ice stays stubbornly wedged against the South Fork Bridge. The National Weather Service Office in Riverton issued a Flood Advisory for “areas from the 6Qs road Bridge near StageTrail road, south to just north of the junction of the…
Yellowstone National Park faced “a flood” of challenges in 2022, and its visitation reflects it, but park officials and their partners can still reflect on a year of unprecedented accomplishment. On Tuesday, Feb. 28, Yellowstone National Park released the final visitation statistics for 2022. Unfortunately, there are no surprises – after one of the most…
The ice isn’t nice upstream of Cody, as a significant buildup could damage the important bridge crossing the Shoshone River and cause flooding upstream. Park County Public Works is monitoring the Lower Southfork Bridge, a vital lifeline that allows residents of the Southfork to reach Cody. Once again, a significant ice buildup on the Shoshone…