Flood Advisory issued June 1 at 1:10PM MDT until June 2 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT…Minor Flooding caused by snowmelt is expected.

* WHERE…Along Tensleep Creek and Canyon Creek in northeastern
Washakie County near and above the town of Tensleep.

* WHEN…Until noon MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream
flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 107 PM MDT, gauge reports continue to indicate early
morning river rises to near bankfull conditions due to warm
temperatures and increased high-elevation snowmelt.
– Creek levels continue to decrease through the afternoon and
evening, but are expected to increase again overnight, with
near bankfull conditions expected early Monday morning.
– Some locations that may experience flooding include…
Ten Sleep, Tensleep Canyon, Leigh Creek Campground and Wigwam
Fish Rearing Station.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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