Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 29 at 12:13PM MDT until June 1 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 11:13am
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
Heavy rain combined with mountain snowpack melt may cause flows in
streams and rivers to increase quickly and reach critical levels.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is 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 Saturday 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
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
West Glacier Region; Flathead/Mission Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov