Fallon County Disaster & Emergency Services

05/26/2026

Are you or your organization hosting a large outdoor event this summer? The National Weather Service is offering tailored weather support for outdoor events. Please reach out as soon as possible if you are interested in this for any big events in Fallon County. 406-778-8121

05/11/2026

Stay safe out there, exercise situational awareness, and report fires immediately.

05/06/2026

[050626 16:31] If you are interested in being a weather spotter or want to learn about the weather, please register for this training. It is free to the community. It will be held May 12 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall.
https://www.weather.gov/crh/spottertalks?wfo=BYZ

04/22/2026

042226 11:07am…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag
Warning...which is in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front could create
erratic fire behavior and the potential for new fire starts.

* AFFECTED AREA:
In Southeast MT Fire Zones...130...131...132.
In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.

* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Northwest SD...Harding.
In South Central MT...Big Horn.
In Southeast MT...Carter...Custer...Fallon...Powder River
Rosebud...Treasure.

* COLD FRONT: Southwest winds today will shift to the west this
evening, then northwest tonight.

* SHOWER ACTIVITY: Isolated showers this afternoon and evening may
cause gusty and erratic winds.

* WIND: Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY: As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES: Up to 87 degrees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

04/13/2026

Thank you to our dispatchers—the true first responders.
You are the calm in the chaos, the steady and gentle voice guiding someone through their worst day. Behind every successful response is your dedication, skill, and compassion as you coordinate emergency responders to be first on scene. Your work saves lives, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do.

04/09/2026

040926 16:36 The is warning the public about a new phishing scheme where criminals are impersonating city and county officials and leveraging publicly available permit information to solicit fraudulent payments for planning and zoning permits. Read this public service announcement for tips on how to protect yourself: https://ow.ly/Sml750YwtF7
Residents in Montana counties have fallen victim to this scheme. Please stay aware!

04/03/2026

Come join our team!! we hope to see you all at the informational meeting!! 

04/02/2026

Fallon-Powder River-Carter-
Including the locations of Broadus, Biddle, Webster, Sonnette,
Hammond, Powderville, Alzada, Ekalaka, Plevna, Belltower, and Baker
323 AM MDT Thu Apr 2 2026
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Carter, Fallon, and Powder River.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to snow, areas of blowing
snow and poor visibility, especially over the higher hills. This
includes Highway 12 from Miles City to Baker, and US-212 from
Broadus to Alzada. Cool, wet, and windy conditions will be
hazardous for young livestock.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected late tonight
through Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call
5 1 1.

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

[4/1 5:43am] A dynamic weather system will bring showers then widespread snow and brisk north winds Thursday night thru Friday. Still details to be worked out but heaviest snow looks to fall east of Billings, with several inches possible. Monitor the forecast and plan accordingly!