Headline:
Flash Flood Watch issued May 30 at 2:08PM MDT until May 31 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flash Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 1:08pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
are possible over the North Remington McGhee, Elk, Robertson Draw,
and East Side burn areas.
* WHERE...Portions of Montana, including the following areas,
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Red Lodge Foothills and Southern
Rosebud and north central Wyoming, including the following areas,
Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Periods of heavy rainfall with embedded thunderstorms are
expected over the North Remington McGhee, Elk, Robertson Draw, and
East Side burn areas this afternoon and evening. Residents in and
downstream of these burn areas should be prepared for potential
rapid runoff, flooding, and debris flows. Narrow drainages and
low-lying areas are especially prone to flooding. Be sure to stay
up to date with information from local authorities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of heavy rainfall with embedded thunderstorms are
expected across the region. The North Remington burn area in
southern Rosebud County, Elk burn area along the eastern slopes
of the Bighorn Mountains, and the Robertson Draw and East Side
burn areas south of Red Lodge, could experience flash flooding
and debris flows. Stay alert!
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Continue to monitor the latest forecast and be prepared to take
action should a Flash Flood Warning be issued.
Area Description:
Red Lodge Foothills; Southern Rosebud; Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains; Northeast Bighorn Mountains; Sheridan Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov