... The Flood Advisory remains in effect until 630 PM MDT Tuesday for
extreme west central Big Horn and southwestern Yellowstone
counties...
Four or more inches of rain has fallen since Saturday morning along
the northern slopes of the Pryor Mountains. This rainfall will cause
rises on Pryor creek and its tributaries over the next couple of
days. Some minor lowland flooding is possible along Pryor creek from
the town of Pryor to its confluence with the Yellowstone river at
Huntley.
Heavy rainfall over the last few days will also cause rises on Blue
Creek in southwestern Yellowstone County. Minor flooding is possible.
Up to an additional inch of rain is possible today. Residents in
these areas are urged to prepare for rising water levels.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into
areas where the water covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually
deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful
enough to sweep vehicles off the Road. When encountering flooded
roads make the smart choice... turn around... dont drown.
Lat... Lon 4525 10866 4550 10864 4563 10856 4581 10834
4584 10816 4525 10815
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326 am MDT Mon may 20 2013
... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through late tonight...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* portions of south central Montana and southeast Montana...
including the following counties... in south central Montana...
Big Horn. In southeast Montana... Carter... Powder River...
Rosebud and Treasure.
* Through late tonight
* rainfall will continue today and tonight over much of the area.
Locally heavy amounts are possible. Remember... it does not take
much rain in a short period of time to cause flash flooding and
debris flows in and downstream of areas affected by wildfires.
* The areas at risk are within... downstream or downslope of burn
areas from the wildfires which occurred last year. This includes
the Sarpy hill... Coal seam... chalky... Sand Creek... Ash Creek...
Taylor... Dutch... and Dugan fires.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Flash flooding and debris flows are very dangerous. Be aware of
your environment. Be prepared to take action on short notice if
heavy rainfall occurs. Because flash floods in these areas occur
so quickly... do not wait for a warning to take action.
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