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Flash Flood Warning — NWS Billings MT (issued Sep 18 7:40PM MDT)

The National Weather Service in Billings, MT issued a Flash Flood Warning effective September 18 from 7:40 PM MDT until 10:15 PM MDT for the Billings area. Immediate flooding of low-lying areas, roads, and properties is possible during the warning period.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
9/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
6/10
Impact magnitude
5/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
9/10

Why it matters

Flash floods can develop rapidly and pose significant danger to people, vehicles, and infrastructure. Travelers and residents in the warned area should avoid flooded roadways, move to higher ground if threatened, and follow local emergency instructions.

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