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Flood — Johnson, WY

May 22, 2008

A strong upper level low stalled west of Wyoming. The resultant upslope flow east of the Continental Divide generated copious rainfall amounts across the lower elevations with accumulating snowfall in the mountains. Snowfall totals topped one foot in portions of the Absaroka and eastern Wind River ranges. Snowfall of 6 to 12 inches was common in the Bighorn Mountains and Yellowstone National Park.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 101220). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Johnson, WY

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