Billings, MT Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, along
with flash flooding over recent burn scars.

* WHERE...All of South Central and Southeast Montana, and Sheridan
County Wyoming.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks and
other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in
poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Total rainfall amounts between 1 and 3 inches will be common
across the watch area. Locally heavier totals over 4 inches are
possible where thunderstorm activity is more persistent.
- The Robertson Draw, East Side, Elk, and McGhee-Remington burn
scars are particularly vulnerable to Flash Flooding and debris
flows. Any other burn scars from this summer will have elevated
Flash Flood potential as well.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please monitor forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings.
Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take
action should flooding develop.

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