Flash Flood in Teton County, Wyoming

Flash Flood August 13, 2014 · Teton County, Wyoming

$10K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Rainfall of one-half to one inch fell in 20 to 30 minutes in the steep terrain of Paintbrush Canyon. A National Park Service backcountry trail crew working in the canyon reported hearing a rumbling sound before witnessing a large mudslide. The slide washed out multiple sections of the popular Paintbrush Canyon trail. The crew sought higher ground and all were safe, but the slide did destroy some gear and equipment.

The wider storm

A slow-moving thunderstorm developed over the Teton Range and produced heavy rain along an axis parallel to and over Paintbrush Canyon. Rainfall amounts of one-half inch to one inch fell in 20 to 30 minutes in the steep-sided canyon. A large mudslide occurred as a result, washing out large sections of a popular trail.

Began near Jenny Lake (43.7871, -110.7883).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 538406. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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