Be Prepared For Flooding

Snowpack levels will be bringing the potential for flooding again this year. Federal officials have stated that the average snowpack level across Wyoming was 125 percent of average in early April. The latest reading have yet again showed that moisture from snow is well above average and the danger of flooding is high in several river basins in the eastern part of the state.

The basins that show the highest percent of moisture are that of the Big Horn, Laramie and Upper North Platte. The three basins have had readings of up to 140 percent of average. Federal officials also stated that the potential for flooding will be high in those basins as the snowpack melts.

Flooding is also expected in Glendo State Park again this year. According to preliminary reports by the Bureau of Reclamation, there are higher levels of snow pack in the Medicine Bow National Forest and other Wyoming mountain ranges.

Another basin officials say have a potential for flooding is the Little Snake River Basin. It had a moisture content of 120 to 130 percent and a moderate to high potential for flooding.

In regards to flooding and according to the Division of State Parks, Historic Sites And Trails Officials the advance warning of potential flooding is good news. It gives staff members a chance to prepare for possible high water risks.

Glendo State Park is also at risk for flooding this year. Last year Glendo experienced above average water levels. Despite the high waters, visitors were not denied entry last year. Some anglers and recreationists even reported some of the best fishing and boating they had ever experienced.

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