Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:46PM MDT until July 18 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 4:46pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 546 PM MDT, Thunderstorms have produced heavy rain over the
Northern Elk Burn Area. Between 0.8 and 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The
debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose
materials.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the
Northern Elk Burn Area.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and downstream of the Northern Elk Burn
Area.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Dayton and Parkman.
Instruction:
Life threatening flooding of creeks, roads, and normally dry coulees
in and downstream of the Northern Elk burn area is likely. In
addition to the flash flooding, the heavy rains may trigger
rockslides, mudslides, and debris flows in steep terrain.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles. Roads and driveways may be damaged or
washed out in places.
Area Description:
Sheridan, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov