Flash Flood — Washakie, Wyoming

2018-07-05 · near Durkee, Washakie, Wyoming

Event narrative

A combination of very heavy rain, large amounts of small hail and a clogged culvert brought flash flooding east of Worland. Around 2 feet of water was running over US 16. The flooding was alleviated after the clog in the Culvert was cleared.

Wider weather episode

Strong to severe thunderstorms developed during the evening of July 5th. In northern Johnson County. wind gusts of 58 and 60 mph were recorded. In Washakie County, a slow moving thunderstorm dumped over an inch of rain and large amounts of small hail in a short amount of time. Over 2 feet of water was reported running across Highway 16 east of Worland due to a clogged culvert. The flooding ended when the culvert was unplugged.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 758151. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.