Post by Admin on Jun 12, 2022 6:39:53 GMT -7
Flood Warning
Issued: 11:00 PM Jun. 11, 2022 – National Weather Service
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is
expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south-central Montana, including the
following counties, Park, Stillwater, and Sweet Grass.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from
earlier rainfall and fast snowmelt. Flooding is expected on many
small streams and creeks flowing out of the mountains and
foothills over the next few days. Culverts may become plugged and
overflow and rural roads may be covered in flowing water or
become washed out.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1044 PM MDT, Rapid snowmelt in the higher elevations has
small creeks and streams running at or near bankfull, and
additional rises on these waterways are expected over the next
few days. In addition, periods of locally heavy rainfall are
possible Sunday into Monday that will add additional water to
these creeks and streams.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chico Hot Springs, Nye, Mystic Lake, Dean, Pine Creek and
Chico.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency officials and
request they pass the information to the National Weather Service in
Billings.
Issued: 11:00 PM Jun. 11, 2022 – National Weather Service
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is
expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south-central Montana, including the
following counties, Park, Stillwater, and Sweet Grass.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from
earlier rainfall and fast snowmelt. Flooding is expected on many
small streams and creeks flowing out of the mountains and
foothills over the next few days. Culverts may become plugged and
overflow and rural roads may be covered in flowing water or
become washed out.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1044 PM MDT, Rapid snowmelt in the higher elevations has
small creeks and streams running at or near bankfull, and
additional rises on these waterways are expected over the next
few days. In addition, periods of locally heavy rainfall are
possible Sunday into Monday that will add additional water to
these creeks and streams.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chico Hot Springs, Nye, Mystic Lake, Dean, Pine Creek and
Chico.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency officials and
request they pass the information to the National Weather Service in
Billings.