Flood in Lincoln County, Wyoming

Flood May 24, 2023 – May 31, 2023 · Lincoln County, Wyoming

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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 second flood wave from melt in the mid elevations had a peak flow at the Bear River below Pixley Dam gauge reading of 1750 CFS, with the peak occurring June 1.

The wider storm

Near record snowpack began melting out during the month of May and brought widespread minor flooding to the Bear River in Lincoln County. This second flood wave continued into the month of June.

Began near Cokeville Muni Arpt (41.9755, -110.9814).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1104353. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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