Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 26 at 3:59PM MDT until July 26 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
FFWBYZ
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Elk Burn Area in...
West Central Sheridan County in north central Wyoming...
* Until 700 PM MDT.
* At 359 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Elk Burn Area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2 inches in 1
hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the
Elk Burn Area.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and downstream of the Elk Burn Area.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Dayton.
Instruction:
Life threatening flooding of creeks, roads, and normally dry coulees
in and downstream of the Elk burn area is likely. In addition to the
flash flooding, the heavy rains may trigger rockslides, mudslides,
and debris flows in steep terrain.
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.
Area Description:
Sheridan, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender: