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GRANGER, Wyo. (AP) — Flooding along the Blacks Fork River in southwest Wyoming forced the evacuation of about 40 residents in the small town of Granger.
Runoff from melting snow sent the river to record levels late Sunday. The river hit 12.5 feet at Little America. The previous record was 11.2 feet on March 13, 1997.
The Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office says a trailer court in Granger had to be evacuated over the weekend because of the high water. The water had receded some Monday but residents remain out of their homes until authorities determined it was safe to return.
The National Weather Service says widespread flooding along the Blacks Fork at Granger was expected to continue into Tuesday.
A flood advisory was posted for southwest Sublette and southern Lincoln counties into Tuesday morning.
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