...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM MST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam on the Big Horn River at
General Custer Fishing Access Road continues.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Montana, including
the following counties, in south central Montana, Big Horn and
Yellowstone. In southeast Montana, Treasure.
* WHEN...Until 215 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 250 PM MST, Emergency Management reported ongoing flooding
across the warned area. An ice jam is occurring and will
continue to cause flooding.
- Flooding was occurring along East Kingley Road, along with
field flooding near the road. Flooding was also occurring
along East Community School Road, and water was approaching a
structure on the road.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
mainly rural areas of North Central Big Horn, Eastern
Yellowstone and Central Treasure Counties
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency officials and
request they pass the information to the National Weather Service in
Billings.
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