Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:55PM MDT until July 16 at 10:45PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 7:55pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 855 PM MDT, Thunderstorms produced heavy rain along Currant Creek
and Merrills Spring Creek. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks, urban areas, highways,
streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and
low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of East Central Golden Valley and West Central
Musselshell Counties, especially along Currant Creek and Merrills
Spring Creek, downstream to the confluence with the Musselshell
River.
Rain has become lighter, but up to a half inch of additional rain is
expected.
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency officials and
request they pass the information to the National Weather Service in
Billings.
Area Description:
Golden Valley, MT; Musselshell, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
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