Post by Poor Richard on Jun 9, 2024 18:17:59 GMT -7
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM MDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall and
snowmelt is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana, including
the following counties, in central Montana, southwestern
Wheatland. In south central Montana, southwestern Carbon, Park,
southwestern Stillwater and Sweet Grass.
* WHEN...Until 630 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Rapid rises on small streams and creeks originating in
the mountains resulting in minor flooding adjacent to waterways.
Runoff may flood roadways resulting in restriction to travel and
possible foothills road damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1230 PM MDT, Streams are already running high with runoff,
and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through
tonight. Rainfall forecast shows half an inch to locally an
inch of rainfall is possible with thunderstorms through
tonight. Above 8500 feet this rain will fall on the snowpack
resulting in increased snowmelt and extra runoff in addition
to the precipitation forecast. This will cause rapid rises
and small stream and creek flooding in the advisory area.
- Some locations in the flood advisory include...
Red Lodge, Clyde Park, Absarokee, Bearcreek, Chico Hot
Springs, Mc Leod, Springdale, Nye, Pine Creek, Dean, Mystic
Lake, Chico, Alpine, Emigrant, Melville, Fishtail, Jardine,
Wilsall and Roscoe.
- Campgrounds adjacent to waterways in mountains and foothills.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering 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.
Stay away or be swept away. Stream banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
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.
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall and
snowmelt is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana, including
the following counties, in central Montana, southwestern
Wheatland. In south central Montana, southwestern Carbon, Park,
southwestern Stillwater and Sweet Grass.
* WHEN...Until 630 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Rapid rises on small streams and creeks originating in
the mountains resulting in minor flooding adjacent to waterways.
Runoff may flood roadways resulting in restriction to travel and
possible foothills road damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1230 PM MDT, Streams are already running high with runoff,
and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through
tonight. Rainfall forecast shows half an inch to locally an
inch of rainfall is possible with thunderstorms through
tonight. Above 8500 feet this rain will fall on the snowpack
resulting in increased snowmelt and extra runoff in addition
to the precipitation forecast. This will cause rapid rises
and small stream and creek flooding in the advisory area.
- Some locations in the flood advisory include...
Red Lodge, Clyde Park, Absarokee, Bearcreek, Chico Hot
Springs, Mc Leod, Springdale, Nye, Pine Creek, Dean, Mystic
Lake, Chico, Alpine, Emigrant, Melville, Fishtail, Jardine,
Wilsall and Roscoe.
- Campgrounds adjacent to waterways in mountains and foothills.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering 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.
Stay away or be swept away. Stream banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
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.