Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 17 at 7:56PM MDT until July 17 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 6:56pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Big Horn County in south central Montana...
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rainfall will drain into the Bighorn River potentially causing
increases in flows.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 754 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Big Horn County.
- 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.
Area Description:
Big Horn, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov