Aug 5, 2014
Very slow-moving, nearly stationary, thunderstorms developed in northern Natrona County producing torrential rain and large hail. Radar estimated widespread rainfall of 1.5 inches in an hour with a peak of 3 to 3.5 inches. Small reservoirs were filled to overflowing and creeks, rivulets, and normally dry draws flooded across a wide area.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 526246). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Natrona County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.