Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 2:17PM MDT until July 16 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 1:17pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall from slow moving
thunderstorms is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Sheridan County in north central Wyoming...
* WHEN...Until 515 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 212 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 Northwestern Sheridan County.
- This includes the northern Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Sheridan, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov