Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 10:45AM MDT until September 18 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2024 - 9:45am
Expires:
September 18, 2024 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of north central Montana, including the
following county, Chouteau.
* WHEN...Until 645 PM MDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1045 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. Overflowing poor drainage areas will
cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of
rain have fallen, and moderate to heavy rain will continue
through the afternoon.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fort Benton, Geraldine, Highwood, Shonkin and Loma.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Chouteau, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT