Flood

The National Weather Service advises that people living in flood-prone areas prepare to take action, should flooding develop.

The flooding began over the weekend when warm temperatures melted snow and ice jams caused water to back up.

August 1st marks the anniversary of a storm that covered Cheyenne, Wyoming with over 6 inches of rain and up to a foot of hail. The storm which took 12 lives and injured 70 people also caused over $65 million dollars in damage to the community...

A temporary bridge opened Thursday on U.S. Highway 85 in Lusk to span the Union Pacific Railroad, according to a news release from the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

Several businesses and homes suffered flood damage in Rock Springs, Wyo. Tuesday night after a storm pummeled the town with nearly two inches of rain in less than an hour.

The Laramie River remains in minor flood range Wednesday, rising above 8.2 feet. According to the National Weather Service, the water level may crest at 8.3 feet later today. Anything over 8 feet is considered flood stage. As a result, portions of the Greenbelt Trail will remain closed until further notice...

The Laramie River in Laramie is now above the flood stage of eight feet.

A flash flood watch has been issued for many areas in Wyoming starting at 9:43 a.m. today and lasting until midnight.