Daily News Roundup: It's All About The Water - Minor Flooding Of Low Lying Areas Expected
Small creeks and streams may come out of their banks
By Denise Rivette
At 2:52 p.m. Monday, the Billings office of the National Weather Service (NWS) reports radar estimates of 0.5 to 1.00 inches of precipitation since Sunday night over the Beartooth/Absaroka mountains. The combination of extra runoff on already swollen streams will bring the potential for minor flooding of creeks and streams in the mountains and foothills where a Flood Advisory is now in effect through Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering 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. Stream banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
