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August 1st Marks The Anniversary Of The Deadliest Weather Event In Wyoming...

August 1st marks the anniversary of a storm that covered Cheyenne, Wyoming with over 6 inches of rain and up to a foot of hail. The storm which took 12 lives and injured 70 people also caused over $65...

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National Guard Helping With Wyoming Floods [VIDEO]

The flooding began over the weekend when warm temperatures melted snow and ice jams caused water to back up. Continue reading…

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Flood Watch Issued for Portions of Six Wyoming Counties; Thunderstorms Expected

The National Weather Service advises that people living in flood-prone areas prepare to take action, should flooding develop. Continue reading…

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Historic Flood Levels Prompt Preliminary Evacuation Notice in Fremont County

As of 3:15 p.m. Thursday, the Big Wind River level was at 11.93 feet, topping the previous record of 11.8 feet set in 2011. Continue reading…

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US Highway 26 Closed West Of Riverton Due to Flood Again

The snowmelt is making an encore and it's once again affecting a major highway in and out of Riverton. Continue reading…

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Flood Aid Available for Washakie County Damage

The flooding from heavy mountain snowpack runoff damaged roads, bridges and other infrastructure. Continue reading…

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Southern Albany County Under Flash Flood Warning

Southern Albany County is currently under a flash flood warning until 3:30 p.m. Continue reading…

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Do You Remember the 1976 Big Thompson Canyon Flood? [GALLERY]

144 people died because of the amount and force of the water. Continue reading…

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Rains Temporarily Close Highway 230 in Albany County

Heavy rains temporarily closed three miles of Highway 230 near the Wyoming community of Woods Landing Thursday afternoon. Continue reading…

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Flash Flood Watch in Central Wyoming

The National Weather Service has posted a flash flood watch for parts of central and southeast Wyoming. Continue reading…

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Boulder Air Rescues Expected to Resume Monday

Boulder authorities say resumed air rescue efforts are planned for today. Continue reading…

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Builders, Soldiers Hustle to Reconnect Colorado Towns

Construction crews and National Guard troops are working furiously to repair highways to mountain towns cut off by unprecedented Colorado flooding. Continue reading…

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Soldiers Rebuilding Colorado Roads Should Be Paid

National Guard soldiers rebuilding washed-out roads in Colorado would apparently be paid on time under a bill passed hours before the federal government shutdown. Continue reading…

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What’s The River Level?

The City of Laramie has provided residents a website to check the current depth of the Laramie River. Continue reading…

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Laramie River Flood Warning

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Flood Warning for the Laramie River. Continue reading…

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Laramie River Flood Warning

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Flood Warning for the Laramie River. Continue reading…

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Saratoga Dealing With Flood [PHOTOS]

Several towns in the Upper North Platte River Basin in southern Wyoming, are trying to fight off rising waters from nearby rivers. Continue reading…

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Greenbelt Trail Closed Until Further Notice

The Laramie River Greenbelt Trail is closed due to flooding until further notice. Continue reading…

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Laramie River At Moderate Flood Stage

The Laramie River has reached a level of moderate flood stage. Continue reading…

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Public Access Areas Closed

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has closed some public access areas due to flooding. Continue reading…

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Emergency Notification Services

Local governments use a variety of alert systems to keep people informed and prepared for emergencies in the area. Continue reading…

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Laramie Greenbelt Trail Open Under Snowy Range Road

The City of Laramie Parks and Recreation Department has opened the Laramie River Greenbelt Trail for public access under Snowy Range Road. Continue reading…

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Flood Warning Issued For Laramie River At Laramie

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Laramie River at Laramie. Continue reading…

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Flood Warning For Laramie River Updated

The National Weather Service is continuing a Flood Warning for the Laramie River at Laramie. Continue reading…

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Laramie River Flooding Expected To Begin Sunday

The National Weather Service is now projecting that the Laramie River in Laramie will reach flood stage of 8 feet around 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 7. Continue reading…

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Greenbelt Loop Trail Closed

The City of Laramie Parks and Recreation Department has closed the Greenbelt Loop Trail from the Optimist Park Trailhead to Park Street. Continue reading…

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Flash Flood Watch Until Midnight

A flash flood watch has been issued for many areas in Wyoming starting at 9:43 a.m. today and lasting until midnight. Continue reading…

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Laramie River Above Flood Stage

The Laramie River in Laramie is now above the flood stage of eight feet. Continue reading…

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Laramie River Continues To Rise

The Laramie River remains in minor flood range Wednesday, rising above 8.2 feet. According to the National Weather Service, the water level may crest at 8.3 feet later today. Anything over 8 feet is...

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Several Homes And Businesses Suffer Flood Damage In Rock Springs

Several businesses and homes suffered flood damage in Rock Springs, Wyo. Tuesday night after a storm pummeled the town with nearly two inches of rain in less than an hour. Continue reading…

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Temporary Bridge In Lusk Opens

A temporary bridge opened Thursday on U.S. Highway 85 in Lusk to span the Union Pacific Railroad, according to a news release from the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Continue reading…

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UWYO Planetarium Finally Reopens And With A Full November Lineup

University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium is now fully operational and has a lineup of fun events for everyone to enjoy! Continue reading…

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Yellowstone Visits in June Up From a Year Ago

If you're planning to visit the Park, plan ahead by browsing the top things to know. Continue reading…

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July Yellowstone National Park Visits Up 63% From July 2022

So far in 2023, the park has hosted 2,463,202 recreation visits, up 33% from the 1,855,396 visits in 2022. Continue reading…

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