All Major Rivers In Wyoming Below Flood Stage Levels

All the major rivers in Wyoming finally receded below the flood stage level. The last of the National Weather Services flood warnings was lifted early this morning. The warning was lifted after the North Platte River in Carbon County  finally dropped below flood stage levels last night.

Almost six weeks have passed since all of Wyoming's major rivers were below flood stage. Last night the North Platte river showed no signs of rising . Flood warnings had been posted in Carbon County every day since May 31st.

With the last of the flood warnings lifted it means that the snowpack has tapered off but people are still asked to be careful near rivers and streams still running high. Although waters may be below flood stage rivers and streams will remain high for a while longer.

The long winter and record breaking snowpack is responsible for approximately $4.2 million in damages to public infrastructure and other statewide costs. This year the flooding was also attributed to at least two deaths, one of which was a 21 month old child. As of now agricultural losses are still being assessed.

In dealing with flood recovery Governor Mead recently requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration. In weeks prior Mead also deployed Wyoming National Guard troops to communities affected by flooding.