Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 18 at 6:52PM MDT until September 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 5:52pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 652 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Southwestern Golden Valley and Southeastern
Wheatland Counties.
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; Wheatland, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov