Flash Flood — Sublette, Wyoming

2018-07-22 · near Calpet, Sublette, Wyoming

Event narrative

The Sublette County emergency manager reported 14 inches of water flowing across Highway 189 6 miles north of Labarge. The flooding receded after a clogged culvert was cleared.

Wider weather episode

Rains from thunderstorms and a clogged culvert allowed water to flow across Highway 189 around 6 miles north of Labarge. After the clog was removed, the water receded and the highway reopened.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 758468. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.