Water Is High, Banks Are Holding
Authorities are monitoring situation
By Denise Rivette
Water levels in the Main Fork of Rock Creek above Red Lodge have risen markedly in the last 24 hours to 7.02 feet from 6 feet the day before. The flow rate has gone from 217 cubic feet per second (CFS) to 1,056 CFS in the same amount of time. City and County authorities advise people to stay away from the creek’s banks during this time of high water level and increased flow.
At this time 9:30 p.m. the banks are holding and there is no immediate danger.
If siren goes off and it’s not noon, please check CarbonAlert.org to see why.
If you have not already done so, please sign up for CodeRED now as that is the main way authorities will alert those in the path of danger, should it be necessary. You can sign up for alerts HERE.
You can monitor the water flows at the National Weather Service site or the U.S. Geological Service site.