Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 7:08PM MDT until September 18 at 10:15PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 6:08pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Golden Valley County in central Montana...
Northeastern Sweet Grass County in south central Montana...
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 708 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Southwestern Golden Valley and Northeastern
Sweet Grass Counties.
- 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.
Area Description:
Golden Valley, MT; Sweet Grass, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov