Flash Flood Watch for Helena Valley; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area

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* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Horse Gulch burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of central Montana, including the following areas, Horse Gulch burn scar, including Riverside Campground. * WHEN...From this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Horse Gulch burn scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Horse Gulch burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Horse Gulch burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. Additional heavy rainfall is possible Thursday and Friday, and additional flood statements might be needed for those days as well. Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Horse Gulch burn scar and Riverside Campground. For flood safety, go to this web page. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood