Flood Advisory for Sheridan June 5, 2023

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Billings MT
340 PM MDT Mon Jun 5 2023

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Sheridan WY-
340 PM MDT Mon Jun 5 2023

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
  expected.

* WHERE...A portion of north central Wyoming, including the
  following county, Sheridan.

* WHEN...Until 930 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 334 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms up in the Bighorn Mountains. This will cause
    small stream flooding downstream as water will rapidly flow
    down the mountains. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have
    fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    The Big and Little Goose Creeks, Little Tongue River, and
    their associated tributaries.
    Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are expected
    over the Bighorn Mountains. This additional rain will result
    in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Sheridan, Ranchester, Dayton and Big Horn.
  - Outdoor recreationists in the mountains will be impacted, as
    that is where the heavy rain is occurring at.
  - 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.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency officials and
request they pass the information to the National Weather Service in
Billings.

If you would like more information please follow this link to the National Weather Service.