May 23, 2005
Warm spring temperatures resulted in rapid melting of the snowpack which caused flooding of the Whiterocks River and the Uinta River near the town of Whiterocks. After years of drought and a lack of flushing flows, debris buildup in rivers and creeks enhanced flooding. The Whiterocks River exceeded its banks in several places causing extensive lowland flooding and inundation of two mobile homes. The Uinta River also exceeded its banks in several places, resulting in flooding of lowlands, portion
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5477742). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Eastern Uinta Basin County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.