<h3>Flood Statement</h3>
<h4>Please Note Report Date</h4>
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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Billings MT
1235 PM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023

.Powder River County officials report ice jams along the Powder 
River. One is about 7 miles south of Broadus and is causing water to 
back up and flood nearby locations. Another is just northeast of 
Broadus causing minor flooding in the Broadus vicinity.

MTC075-232030-
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Powder River MT-
1235 PM MDT Wed Mar 22 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM MDT 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by ice jamming continues.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Montana, including the following 
  county, Powder River.

* WHEN...Until 230 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of areas along and near the Powder River as 
  water backs up behind ice jams. Depending on ice behavior, any 
  release of an ice jam could also result in sudden rises of water 
  downstream, leading to a rapid flooding situation.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1220 PM MDT, Powder River County officials report flooding
    continues in the warned area.
  - People downstream from the warned area along the Powder River
    in northeast Powder River County should also remain alert and
    be prepared for ice jamming and possible flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    The Broadus vicinity, and areas up to 10 miles south of
    Broadus along the Powder River.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks can become unstable and 
unsafe.

Move livestock and farm equipment to safe locations. 

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LAT...LON 4553 10538 4544 10527 4521 10560 4530 10568


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Tesar


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