RS flood cleanup continues

A week after water flooded parts of Rock Springs, many businesses have reopened, but a few continue cleaning up.

Water spurred by heavy rainfall flooded many businesses in downtown Rock Springs, but wasn’t limited to that area of the city. Another heavily hit portion of the city was the industrial area off Elk Street, including Pacific Steel and Recycling, Surfaces Inc. and Winlectric. At Pacific Steel and Recycling, 14 inches of water entered the office area, resulting in sections of wall and office furniture being replaced.

Chad Banks, manager of the Rock Springs Main Street organizatio...