Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 30 at 12:00PM MDT until June 2 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 11:00am
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Montana...
Swan River Near Bigfork affecting Lake, Missoula and Flathead
Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Swan River Near Bigfork.
* WHEN...From Monday morning to Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Flooding affects low lying areas adjacent to
the river. At 6.6 feet, Flooding affects low lying areas north of
Lion Creek Road and adjacent to the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 5.2 feet.
- Forecast...Rises on the river are possible over the next few
days. The river may reach flood stage.
- Flood stage is 6.5 feet.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
Instruction:
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
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 Sunday afternoon at noon MDT.
Area Description:
Flathead, MT; Lake, MT; Missoula, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov