The National Weather Service’s Riverton, Wyoming office issued a statement this week regarding the potential of flooding in Star Valley.

The statement reads that “Afternoon basin temperatures are expected to warm into the middle to upper 40’s Wednesday and Thursday across far western Wyoming. Rainfall up to one half inch is forecasted Thursday afternoon and evening.”

Because of the melting snow and rain, minor flooding is possible along low lying areas in Star Valley Thursday afternoon through early Saturday morning.  The weather service says that rain, along with snowmelt, will cause noticeable rises along small creeks and streams Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning.

The National Weather Service went on to state that “Residents living along small creeks and streams should be vigilant for significant rises in water levels Thursday and Friday. Road crossings along low lying areas may become hazardous due to rising waters.”

Snowmelt runoff is also expected to increase Wednesday afternoon through Saturday morning across the Greys River Basin to include the Porcupine Slide area.

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