Hoiatused Charlo - Moiese Rural Fire District, Montana

Flood

27.6 6:25 PM 18:25 – 30.6 0:00 PM 12:00

Hydrologic Outlook issued June 27 at 12:25PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT ESFMSO What: Widespread moderate rainfall over a prolonged period of time. Storm total amounts between 1 to 3 inches for valleys and 2 to 4 inches for the mountains. Where: Flathead and Lake Counties in northwest Montana, including Glacier National Park. Timing: Beginning Sunday afternoon, continuing through Monday night. Significant rainfall totals will bring potential for rapid rises on streams and creeks, rock and debris slides and runoff issues in poor drainage areas. Those recreating in the backcountry should take caution on backcountry roadways for falling debris. If camping, be mindful of where you park your RV or pitch your tent. Avoid setting up near water's edge, as streams and reservoirs could rise rapidly and flood your site.

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Flood

29.6 2:00 PM 14:00 – 30.6 0:00 PM 12:00

Flood Watch issued June 29 at 7:55AM MDT until June 30 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Montana, including the following areas, the Flathead/Mission Valleys and West Glacier Region. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of rain has already fallen through the higher terrain, particularly the Mission and Swan Ranges. Prolonged moderate to heavy rain through tonight may bring an additional 2 to 4 inches in already saturated area. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

National Weather Service

Flood

29.6 4:50 PM 16:50 – 30.6 4:45 PM 16:45

Flood Warning issued June 29 at 10:50AM MDT until June 30 at 10:45AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible in the warned area through 6am Tuesday. * WHERE...South Central Lake County in northwestern Montana... * WHEN...Until 1045 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and streams draining out of the Mission Mountains, included but not limited to Crow Creek, Post Creek and Mission Creek, is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from ongoing rainfall. Ponding of water and minor flooding is anticipated in poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1039 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ronan, St. Ignatius, Pablo, Kicking Horse, Allentown, Fort Connah and Charlo. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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