Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 19 at 9:15PM MDT until May 20 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2025 - 8:15pm
Expires:
May 20, 2025 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Montana, including the
following county, south central Big Horn.
* WHEN...Until 600 AM MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Overflowing poor
drainage areas. River and stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 854 PM MDT, Emergency Management reported many creeks and
streams at or near bankfull due to heavy rain in the advisory
area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain has fallen over the past
24 hours. Additional light rain is expected this evening.
Expect minor flooding of small creeks and streams as well as
inundation of low lying areas adjacent to streams.
- Highway 313 between Hardin and Saint Xavier is reported to
have water on the road.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lodge Grass, Crow Agency, Fort Smith, Wyola, St. Xavier,
Rosebud Battlefield Park, Kirby, Bighorn Lake, Crow Indian
Reservation and Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles. 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT