Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 29 at 10:57AM MDT until June 5 at 1:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 9:57am
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Missoula has issued a Flood Watch
for the following rivers in Montana...
Clark Fork River Above Missoula affecting Missoula County.
.Heavy rain combined with mountain snowpack melt may cause flows in
rivers to increase quickly and reach critical levels.
For the Clark Fork River...including Above Missoula...flooding is
possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Clark Fork River Above Missoula.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening to late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the
river is possible. Flood waters begin to flood streets in the
Orchard Homes area, specifically the north end of Tower Street
including Kehrwald Drive.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 6.1 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 7.5 feet. Current forecast crest is at 8.6 feet on
the evening of June 1.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
Instruction:
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.
Area Description:
Missoula, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov