Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 8:48PM MDT until July 16 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 7:48pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Central Golden Valley County in central Montana...
East Central Wheatland County in central Montana...
* WHEN...Until 945 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 847 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Rain has become lighter, but the risk of flooding continues as
water makes its way downstream.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Franklin.
- 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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Golden Valley, MT; Wheatland, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov