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2025 [KBYZ] BILLINGS Flood (FA) Advisory (Y) Number 1

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Storm Based Warning History

411 
WGUS85 KBYZ 251542
FLSBYZ

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Billings MT
842 AM MST Tue Feb 25 2025

MTC017-261900-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.FA.Y.0001.250225T1542Z-250226T1900Z/
/00000.N.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Custer MT-
842 AM MST Tue Feb 25 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor flooding caused by an ice jam on the Tongue river 
  near Miles City is occurring.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Montana, including the following 
  county, west central Custer.

* WHEN...Until noon MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying areas along the Tongue river 
  upstream of the ice jam.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 834 AM MST, local law enforcement reported minor flooding
    along the Tongue river due to an ice jam, with minor flooding
    extended about two and a half miles upstream of the ice jam.
    Flooding is not threatening any structures at this time.
  - Water will continue to back up upstream of this ice jam which
    is located near the confluence with the Yellowstone river.
    The Yellowstone river is iced over thus the ice jam is likely
    to remain in place for some time. Current flows on the Tongue
    river are around 80 cfs.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Areas along the Tongue river near Miles City not protected by
    flood structures.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away from the river during this flood event. 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 4627 10577 4629 10579 4633 10582 4637 10586
      4641 10588 4642 10587 4631 10576


$$

Chambers
493 
WGUS85 KBYZ 260132
FLSBYZ

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Billings MT
632 PM MST Tue Feb 25 2025

MTC017-260142-
/O.CAN.KBYZ.FA.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250226T1900Z/
/00000.N.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Custer MT-
632 PM MST Tue Feb 25 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Advisory is cancelled for a portion of southeast Montana, 
including the following area, Custer.

The ice jam on the Tongue River near Miles City has broken and 
released. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Flows 
downstream of the confluence of the Tongue and Yellowstone Rivers 
may increase, but significant impacts are not expected.  People that 
are near rivers should remain alert for ice jam flooding the next 
several days.

&&

LAT...LON 4627 10577 4629 10579 4633 10582 4637 10586
      4641 10588 4642 10587 4631 10576


$$

Tesar
Permalink to 202502251542-KBYZ-WGUS85-FLSBYZ
411 
WGUS85 KBYZ 251542
FLSBYZ

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Billings MT
842 AM MST Tue Feb 25 2025

MTC017-261900-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.FA.Y.0001.250225T1542Z-250226T1900Z/
/00000.N.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Custer MT-
842 AM MST Tue Feb 25 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor flooding caused by an ice jam on the Tongue river 
  near Miles City is occurring.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Montana, including the following 
  county, west central Custer.

* WHEN...Until noon MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying areas along the Tongue river 
  upstream of the ice jam.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 834 AM MST, local law enforcement reported minor flooding
    along the Tongue river due to an ice jam, with minor flooding
    extended about two and a half miles upstream of the ice jam.
    Flooding is not threatening any structures at this time.
  - Water will continue to back up upstream of this ice jam which
    is located near the confluence with the Yellowstone river.
    The Yellowstone river is iced over thus the ice jam is likely
    to remain in place for some time. Current flows on the Tongue
    river are around 80 cfs.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Areas along the Tongue river near Miles City not protected by
    flood structures.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away from the river during this flood event. 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 4627 10577 4629 10579 4633 10582 4637 10586
      4641 10588 4642 10587 4631 10576


$$

Chambers
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493 
WGUS85 KBYZ 260132
FLSBYZ

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Billings MT
632 PM MST Tue Feb 25 2025

MTC017-260142-
/O.CAN.KBYZ.FA.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250226T1900Z/
/00000.N.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Custer MT-
632 PM MST Tue Feb 25 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Advisory is cancelled for a portion of southeast Montana, 
including the following area, Custer.

The ice jam on the Tongue River near Miles City has broken and 
released. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Flows 
downstream of the confluence of the Tongue and Yellowstone Rivers 
may increase, but significant impacts are not expected.  People that 
are near rivers should remain alert for ice jam flooding the next 
several days.

&&

LAT...LON 4627 10577 4629 10579 4633 10582 4637 10586
      4641 10588 4642 10587 4631 10576


$$

Tesar

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