Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 30 at 3:14AM MDT until June 1 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 2:14am
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
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 noon MDT today 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 2 inches with a 10% chance for 3
inches are possible. The window for the heaviest rainfall
will be between Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
Light 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 Badger Creek, Sun River, Marias River, and Saint
Mary River. Some unpaved 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