Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 29 at 1:22PM MDT until June 1 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 12:22pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and runoff from
snowmelt is 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...From Saturday afternoon 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with a 10% chance for 4
inches along and west of the I-15 corridor are possible. The
window for the heaviest rainfall will be between Saturday
afternoon through Sunday morning. Light to moderate 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
the Sun River, Marias River, and Saint Mary River. Rural
roads may become impassable.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Cascade County below 5000ft; Gates of the Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov