Flood in Fremont County, Wyoming
Flood February 21, 2017 – February 22, 2017 · Fremont County, Wyoming
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Law enforcement reported flooding ditches and sheet flooding north of Riverton on the evening of February 21st. A 33-year old man fell into the flood waters and drowned. A Coroners report noted that the man was under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, amphetamines and anti-depressants.
The wider storm
On February 21st temperatures warmed into the 50s across much of the Wind River Basin, this, combined with rain led to rapid melting of snow and led to flooding of ditches along roads as well as sheet flooding across portions of Fremont County north of Riverton. A pickup truck along Honor Farm Road was submerged almost up to its roof. In addition, a 33-year old man fell into the water and floated away. His deputy sheriff fell found has body a half a mile from where he fell in, partially submerged and hung up in debris.
Began near Riverton (43.0534, -108.3767).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 678609. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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