Lakeside, MT Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest Montana, including the following
areas, Flathead/Mission Valleys and West Glacier Region.

This includes the following Specific Areas...
Kalispell and Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier Park.

* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Rockfall and debris flows are also possible in steep terrain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches for valley locations with 2 to 4 inches
in the terrain are possible late Saturday through Monday.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

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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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Flathead River At Columbia Falls.

* WHEN...Until Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Farmers crops adjacent to the Flathead
River are inundated with water. At 14.0 feet, Flooding of farmers
crops adjacent to the Flathead River is likely. Sections of the
Steel Bridge Road become inundated with water and impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 13.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:45 AM MDT Saturday was 13.8 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest
forecast information.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet. Forecast crest is 14.1 feet on Saturday
afternoon.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING TO TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Swan River Near Bigfork.

* WHEN...From Monday morning to Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Flooding affects low lying areas adjacent to
the river. At 6.6 feet, Flooding affects low lying areas north of
Lion Creek Road and adjacent to the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 5.2 feet.
- Forecast...Rises on the river are possible over the next few
days. The river may reach flood stage.
- Flood stage is 6.5 feet.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

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