464 WGUS45 KBYZ 202057 FLWBYZ BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Billings MT 157 PM MST Sat Jan 20 2024 MTC003-103-111-222115- /O.EXT.KBYZ.FA.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240122T2115Z/ /00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Big Horn MT-Treasure MT-Yellowstone MT- 157 PM MST Sat Jan 20 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM MST MONDAY... * 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 Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 150 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, far 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. && LAT...LON 4615 10739 4604 10743 4588 10750 4589 10764 4604 10757 4613 10753 $$ Palmquist