In June 2022, unprecedented amounts of rainfall caused substantial flooding, rockslides, and mudslides within Yellowstone National Park. Historic water levels caused severe damage to roads, water and wastewater systems, power lines, and other critical park infrastructure.

Oct 18, 2023 · Yellowstone National Park experienced a historic flood in June 2022. Unprecedented amounts of rainfall combined with snowmelt caused severe damage to infrastructure on the north side of the park including the north entrance road, wastewater systems, facilities, and trails.

Jun 14, 2022 · HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Massive floodwaters ravaged Yellowstone National Park and nearby communities Monday, washing out roads and bridges, cutting off electricity and forcing visitors to evacuate parts of the iconic park at the height of summer tourist season.

Jun 15, 2022 · More than 10,000 visitors were moved out of Yellowstone National Park after severe floods that washed out roads, destroyed bridges and sent a house into a river, officials said Tuesday.

In June 2022, rivers in Yellowstone’s Northern Range exceeded century-long flood records. The flooding caused widespread damage and disrupted park operations, forcing the park to temporarily close to visitors.

Jun 14, 2022 · RED LODGE, Mont. (AP) — More than 10,000 visitors were ordered out of Yellowstone as unprecedented flooding tore through the northern half of the nation’s oldest national park, washing out...

Jun 20, 2022 · Last week, flooding at Yellowstone caused catastrophic damage in the region, destroying homes, roads, and bridges, and isolating entire communities. Despite the size of this event, the impacts on seismic and hydrothermal activity are likely to be minor.

Jun 18, 2022 · Widespread flooding spurred by torrential rain and rapid snowmelt triggered mudslides and rockslides. Hundreds of residents lost their homes. The beloved park’s landscape may be forever changed.

Jun 16, 2022 · Yellowstone National Park evacuated more than 10,000 visitors on Tuesday after flash floods roared through the park. Roads and bridges washed away, sewage lines broke, and the park’s gateway...

Feb 5, 2023 · Extreme rainfall rates and rapid snowmelt prompted the flash flooding in Yellowstone National Park that started on June 10, 2022 and continued until June 13, 2022. Abnormally warm temperatures and torrential rain triggered a wave of snowmelt which produced nearly a foot of water runoff by Monday, June 13th.