Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 19 at 1:33PM MDT until May 20 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2025 - 12:33pm
Expires:
May 20, 2025 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Montana, including the
following counties, western Big Horn and southwestern Yellowstone.
* WHEN...Until 600 AM MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. River and stream
flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 128 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain has fallen
over the past 24 hours in the Pryor Mountain Foothills. This
water will flow downstream towards the Yellowstone River
resulting in minor flooding of small creeks and streams in
the advisory area.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
East Pryor Creek, Blue Creek, Duck Creek, Fly Creek, and
Pryor Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pryor, Lockwood, Huntley and Crow Indian Reservation.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Do not
drive on or attempt to cross flooded roads, find an alternate route.
Roads and driveways may be damaged or washed out in places.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency officials and
request they pass the information to the National Weather Service in
Billings.
Area Description:
Big Horn, MT; Yellowstone, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT