Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 31 at 12:11AM MDT until May 31 at 1:30AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 11:11pm
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 1211 AM MDT, Radar indicates up to 1.30 inches of rainfall has
fallen over the northeast side of the Elf fire burn scar in short
time. While rainfall has decreased for now, additional rainfall is
still possible. The threat of flash flooding and debris flow
continues.
HAZARD...Flash flooding and debris flow 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...mainly on northeast side of burn area.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
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, rockslides, mudslides, and debris
flows are possible in steep terrain.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Sheridan, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT