Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 6:20PM MDT until September 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2024 - 5:20pm
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana, including
the following counties, in central Montana, Cascade, Fergus,
Judith Basin and Meagher. In north central Montana, Blaine,
Chouteau and Hill.
* WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 619 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
excessive rain. Minor flooding is already occurring in the
advisory area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lewistown, Fort Benton, Big Sandy, Stanford, Belt, Geraldine,
Denton, Hobson, Winifred, Moore, Grass Range, St. Pierre,
Parker School, Agency, Sangrey, Boneau, Azure, Geyser, Box
Elder and Roy.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Blaine, MT; Cascade, MT; Chouteau, MT; Fergus, MT; Hill, MT; Judith Basin, MT; Meagher, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT