068 
WGUS75 KRIW 160639
FFSRIW

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1239 AM MDT Thu Jul 16 2026

WYC017-160730-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hot Springs WY-
1239 AM MDT Thu Jul 16 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM MDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL HOT SPRINGS COUNTY...

At 1239 AM MDT, Local law enforcement reported ongoing flash flooding
from recent thunderstorms along Buffalo Creek and Buffalo Creek Rd,
East Thermopolis and Kirby Creek toward Lucerne. Flash flooding is
already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Hot Springs State Park.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Owl Creek, Twin Buttes Draw, Bighorn River, Kirby Creek, Middle
  Fork Warm Springs Creek, Black Willow Draw, Buffalo Creek and Warm
  Springs Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4362 10804 4359 10812 4361 10817 4363 10820
      4365 10820 4366 10819 4369 10818 4371 10816
      4374 10816 4375 10815 4375 10808 4369 10808
      4367 10806 4367 10805 4366 10804 4362 10805

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

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