Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 8 at 5:08PM MDT until July 8 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 508 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain over the Northern Elk Burn Area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned
area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The
debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose
materials.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the
Northern Elk Burn Area.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and downstream of the Northern Elk Burn
Area.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Dayton and Parkman.
Instruction:
Life threatening flooding of creeks, roads, and normally dry coulees
in and downstream of the Northern Elk burn area is likely. In
addition to the flash flooding, the heavy rains may trigger
rockslides, mudslides, and debris flows in steep terrain.
Area Description:
Sheridan, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender: