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Meagher County, MT Sheriff's Office
Wednesday August 12th, 2026 :: 12:43 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, Horse Gulch burn scar, including Riverside Campground.

* WHEN...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 debris flow. 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 Horse Gulch burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. Additional heavy rainfall is possible on Friday, and additional flood statements may be needed over the coming days. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Horse Gulch burn scar and Riverside Campground. - For flood safety, go to this web page. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: BIG BELT, BRIDGER AND CASTLE MOUNTAINS

Instructions:

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