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Meagher County, MT Sheriff's Office
Wednesday September 11th, 2024 :: 09:25 p.m. MDT

Community

Flash Flood Watch until 12:00AM Friday

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Horse Gulch burn scar.

* WHERE...A portion of central Montana, including the following areas, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Canyon Ferry Area.

* WHEN...From 9 AM MDT Thursday through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Horse Gulch burn scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Horse Gulch burn scar should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. Rainfall from Wednesday has already resulted in some localized flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: BIG BELT, BRIDGER AND CASTLE MOUNTAINS ... CANYON FERRY AREA

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Address/Location
Meagher County, MT Sheriff's Office
101 E Crawford St
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 406-547-3397

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Watch

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