Flood — Lincoln, Wyoming

2023-05-03 to 2023-05-08 · near Cokeville Muni Arpt, Lincoln, Wyoming

Event narrative

Minor flooding occurred in southern Lincoln County, with the most affected area along the Bear River near Pixley Dam. The floods were largely confined to low-lying agricultural land and a few dirt roads near the river. This first flood wave from melt in the lower and mid elevations was the highest peak of the season, with peak flow at the Bear River below Pixley Dam gauge reading of 1760 CFS.

Wider weather episode

Near record snowpack began melting out during the month of May and brought widespread minor flooding to the Bear River in Lincoln County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1103683. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.