Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 2:19PM MDT until July 18 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 1:19pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 219 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain over Lead and Deadwood. Between 1
and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1
inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding and street
flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, and
streets as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lead, Deadwood and Central City.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Deadwood Creek and, Whitewood Creek.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Lawrence, SD
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: