Yellowstone River flooding is a 1 in 500-year event, US Geological Survey says

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The devastating flooding that occurred along the Yellowstone River this week constitutes a 1 in 500-year event, according to the US Geological Survey

The devastating flooding that occurred along the Yellowstone River this week constitutes a 1 in 500-year event, according to a US Geological Survey news release.

Unprecedented rain and rapid snowmelt in recent days have caused rivers in parts of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho to burst their banks, swallowing bridges and sweeping away entire sections of roadway.More than 10,000 visitors to Yellowstone National Park have been forced to evacuate. All entrances to the park are expected to remain closed until at least Monday.

Hide Caption 7 of 10 Photos: Historic flooding in MontanaA road is damaged inside Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana, on Monday.Hide Caption 8 of 10 Photos: Historic flooding in MontanaThomas Smith looks over belongings from his flooded basement in Red Lodge on Thursday.Hide Caption 9 of 10 Photos: Historic flooding in MontanaA car sits on a damaged street in Red Lodge on Tuesday.

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