Flood — Fremont, Wyoming

2017-02-21 to 2017-02-22 · near Riverton, Fremont, Wyoming

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 678609. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.