Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 17 at 10:49AM MDT until March 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 9:49am
Expires:
March 18, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
Rain will increase this evening lasting into Wednesday afternoon,
this combined with warm temperatures will cause an increase in melt
from a primed snowpack. Flows in streams and creeks may increase
quickly and reach critical levels. Mainstem rivers are expected to
remain below flood stage at this point.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Montana, including the following
counties, Lincoln and Sanders.
* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening through Wednesday 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...
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
Area Description:
Lincoln, MT; Sanders, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov