Flash Flood — Albany, Wyoming

2022-08-13 · near Deerwood, Albany, Wyoming

Event narrative

Reported flooding across low lying areas south of Centennial near the North Fork Little Laramie River after 2 inches of heavy rain fell in less than an hour just north of Centennial and on the west slopes of Sheep Mountain.

Wider weather episode

Flash flooding occurred across parts of Albany County Wyoming, including the city of Laramie and the eastern part of the Mullen Burn Scar in southwest Albany County the afternoon of 13 August. Slow moving monsoonal thunderstorms impacted southern Albany County. Fox Creek Road in the eastern Mullen Burn Scar was completely washed out for a 5 mile stretch between Albany and Woods Landing. Additionally, widespread flash flooding was reported in Laramie from separate storms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1042004. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.