Headline:
Flood Advisory issued April 27 at 10:59PM MDT until April 28 at 4:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2025 - 9:59pm
Expires:
April 28, 2025 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Montana, including the following
county, east central Carter.
* WHEN...Until 400 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry coulees. Roadways may be
damaged by flowing water and plugged culverts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1055 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding.
Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in
the advisory area. Radar estimates between 1.5 and 3 inches
of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Speelmon Creek, North Slick Creek, Boxelder Creek, Middle
Slick Creek, Spring Creek, Snow Creek, Big Ramme Creek,
Little Ramme Creek, Harmon Creek and Coal Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Northeast Carter County.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency officials and
request they pass the information to the National Weather Service in
Billings.
Area Description:
Carter, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT