Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 7 at 2:50AM MDT until September 7 at 5:45AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 1:50am
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Yellowstone County in south central Montana...
* WHEN...Until 545 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry coulees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 248 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Radar estimates between 1 and 2.5
inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Razor Creek, Five Mile Creek, Twelve Mile Creek, Crooked Creek,
South Fork Fivemile Creek, and Sevenmile Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Billings Heights, Shepherd and Acton.
- 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency officials and
request they pass the information to the National Weather Service in
Billings.
Area Description:
Yellowstone, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov