Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 19 at 2:47AM MDT until May 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 19, 2025 - 1:47am
Expires:
May 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central Montana, including the following
areas, Bighorn Canyon, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains and
Southern Big Horn and north central Wyoming, including the
following areas, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan
Foothills.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from a long duration rainfall will
cause elevated flows on rivers and streams, and may result in
flooding of small streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone
locations. Waterways that should be monitored include the Little
Bighorn River, Tongue River, Big Goose and Little Goose Creeks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Steady rain is expected below 7000 feet today into tonight,
with additional amounts of 0.75 to 1.25 inches expected.
Total precipitation amounts may exceed 2 inches by the end of
the day.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Southern Big Horn; Bighorn Canyon; Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains; Northeast Bighorn Mountains; Sheridan Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT