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 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 854 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain has fallen
over the past 24 hours in the Pryor Mountain Foothills. Light
rain will continue this evening. 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. 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.
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