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Flood Watch
Issued: 5:46 PM May. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana, including
the following areas, in central Montana, Gates of the Mountains.
In north central Montana, Cascade County below 5000ft, East
Glacier Park Region, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central
Pondera, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, Northern High Plains,
Southern High Plains and Southern Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
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...
- Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected with a 10%
chance for 3 inches are possible in localized areas. The
steadiest period of moderate to locally heavy rainfall will
occur between late this afternoon through Sunday morning.
Light rainfall lingers Sunday afternoon through at least
Monday. The greatest impacts will be along creeks and rivers
emanating from the Rocky Mountain Front, including but not
limited to Badger Creek, Sun River, Marias River, and Saint
Mary River. Some unpaved rural roads may become impassable.
In addition, isolated thunderstorms are possible through this
evening with brief intense precipitation rates which will be
monitored for potential impacts in more sensitive locations
such as burn scars and areas of steep terrain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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