A footbridge crossing Rescue Creek in Yellowstone National Park was washed out by recent flooding. All entrances to the park are closed until further notice.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nAll entrances to Yellowstone National Park were closed Monday morning as the park and surrounding region experience extensive flooding. Record high waters along the Yellowstone and Gallatin river drainages have caused slides, washouts, bridge failures and other problems. Some roads\u00a0may remain closed for an extended period as crews assess and repair damaged infrastructure.<\/p>\n
No inbound visitor traffic will be allowed into the park until conditions stabilize and the park can assess damage to roads and bridges and other facilities, park officials said in a statement released by the park’s public affairs office. This includes visitors with lodging and camping reservations.<\/p>\n
Flooding has been especially heavy in the park’s northern section, knocking out power in some areas.\u00a0Park managers are also monitoring strains on\u00a0wastewater\u00a0and water treatment facilities, and taking precautions to\u00a0protect facilities.<\/p>\n
“Our\u00a0<\/span><\/span>first priority<\/span>\u00a0has been to evacuate the northern section of the park where we have multiple road and bridge failures, mudslides and other issues,” said Yellowstone superintendent Cam Sholly. “<\/span>The community of Gardiner is currently isolated, and we are working with the county and State of Montana to provide necessary support to residents, who are currently without water and power in some areas. Due to predictions of higher flood levels in areas of the park\u2019s southern loop, in addition to concerns with water and wastewater systems, we will\u00a0<\/span><\/span>begin to move visitors in the southern loop out of the park later\u00a0today<\/span>\u00a0in coordination with our in-park business partners.”<\/span><\/p>\nSholly said\u00a0it was\u00a0“likely that the northern loop will be closed for a substantial amount of time.”<\/span><\/p>\nPreliminary assessments show multiple sections of roads throughout the park have been either washed out or covered in mud or rocks, and multiple bridges may be affected. Multiple roads in the southern\u00a0portion of the park are also\u00a0on the verge\u00a0of being flooded, park officials said, further restricting access.<\/p>\n
Visitors planning on coming to Yellowstone in the upcoming weeks should pay close attention to the status of road conditions, and check on road and entrance statuses before setting out.<\/p>\n
Yellowstone\u00a0officials said the park-wide closure was warranted because\u00a0additional rainfall is forecasted, increasing the risk of having significant numbers day-use visitors stranded\u00a0as a result of further incidents.<\/p>\n
A combination of heavy winter snowpack, a wet spring with significant late-season snow accumulation, recent heavy rainfall and a series of warm days has resulted in flood levels on the Yellowstone River well beyond previous records.<\/p>\n
Gateway communities in Montana, including Silver Gate, Red Lodge and Gardiner, are also suffering heavy flooding and major road and infrastructure damage.\u00a0The National Park Service\u00a0said it will work with gateway communities in Wyoming and Montana to evaluate flooding impacts and provide support to residents.<\/p>\n
Travel and tourism officials in Cody, Wyoming\u2014at Yellowstone’s East Entrance, where high waters have not resulted in major closures\u2014announced telephone helplines Monday for stranded travelers or others seeking alternative accommodations.\u00a0Travelers can call 1-307-586-1574 or 1-307-586-1571 for assistance booking accommodations in hotels and campgrounds.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur primary concern right now is the safety and comfort of visitors to the Cody Yellowstone region,\u201d said Ryan Hauck, executive director of Cody Yellowstone, the marketing arm for the region that includes the towns of Cody, Powell and Meeteetse as well as areas inside of Yellowstone National Park and the valley east of the entrance. \u201cOur local experts are ready to offer travelers assistance finding accommodations and navigating the region as safely as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
To receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone, text \u201c82190\u201d to 888-777\u00a0(an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions). Call (307) 344-2117 for a recorded message.<\/p>\n
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