Aug 2, 2007
Monsoon moisture streamed north into Sweetwater County initiating thunderstorms which produced intense rainfall east of Rock Springs. Rainfall of around one inch fell in less than one hour in a small drainage north of Interstate 80. Culverts designed to take run-off under the interstate were unable to keep up with the volume of water. Subsequently, flood waters over-topped the interstate in some spots between mile markers 122 and 125. A frontage road south of the interstate also experienced
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 38070). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Sweetwater County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.