# HEADLINE
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FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING
# SUMMARY
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.Showers continue over southeast Montana and northern Wyoming today. A few thunderstorms may develop as well. The risk of flooding continues.
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, along with flash flooding over recent burn scars.
WHERE
Southeast Montana and Sheridan County Wyoming.
WHEN
Until 6 PM MDT this evening.
IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. The risk of flooding will diminish late this afternoon and evening as showers taper off.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- The heaviest rainfall is slowly shifting eastward to southeast Montana and northeast Wyoming.
- The Elk and McGhee-Remington burn scars are particularly vulnerable to flash flooding and debris flows. Any other burn scars from this summer will have elevated flash flood potential as well.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
ISSUED AT
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 1:56 PM MDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Billings MT
HEADER
Flood Watch
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Bighorn Canyon, Carter, Sheridan Foothills, Custer, Fallon, Musselshell, Northeast Bighorn Mountains, Northeastern Yellowstone, Northern Big Horn, Northern Rosebud, Powder River, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains, Southern Big Horn, Southern Rosebud, Southwestern Yellowstone, Treasure
Including the locations of Crow Agency, Fort Smith, Forsyth, Colstrip, Sheridan, Pompeys Pillar, Burgess Jct, Lame Deer, Baker, Broadus, Lodge Grass, Ekalaka, Billings, Custer, Hysham, Miles City, Roundup, Pryor, and Hardin