...The National Weather Service in Riverton continues the Flood
Advisory for the following river in Wyoming...
Green River near La Barge affecting Sweetwater and Lincoln
Counties.
.Snowmelt continues in the higher elevations of the Wyoming Range.
Tributary creeks and streams are still running high, which will
allow for the Green River near La Barge to remain above action stage
into early next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The fast-moving water
may have eroded the soil beneath the bank. Also, do not attempt to
swim in the river, as the water is swift and cold.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/riverton.
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...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...Green River near La Barge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Bankfull stage. Minor flooding of low lying
agricultural land next to gage.
At 9.0 feet, Flood stage. Nearby homes begin to see high water.
Fields south of town around the gaging station have ponded water
(less than 1 foot deep).
At 9.5 feet, Sublette County Road 318 south LaBarge to gas fields
has standing water over it. Lowland flooding becomes more severe
and more widespread.
At 10.0 feet, Nearby homes begin to see high water. Sublette
County Road 318 south of town (to gas fields and gaging station)
is nearly underwater at this stage. Whalen Road near LaBarge has
up to 2 feet of water running over it. Widespread severe flooding
of low lying agricultural land and all roads near the river.
At 10.5 feet, Record stage and flow---18,800 cfs (6/9/1986).
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM MDT Sunday, May 28, the stage was remaining
steady around 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue to crest near
8.5 feet before beginning a gradually decline over the next
few days. The forecast is for the river to fall below action
stage around Wednesday.
- Action stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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