Flash Flood in Lincoln County, Wyoming

Flash Flood August 12, 2024 · Lincoln County, Wyoming

$100K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Lincoln County emergency management reported flooding in the town of Opal, WY caused by heavy rain from a slow-moving thunderstorm. Rainfall amount is unknown due to not having any know weather stations in the area. Five homes experienced flash flooding, with about 6 inches of water in basements.

The wider storm

A slow moving thunderstorm brought heavy rain and small hail to Opal. The rain and hail overwhelmed the street sewers and resulted in flooding of 5 houses and a few streets.

Began near Opal (41.7700, -110.3200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1205974. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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