Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 31 at 11:45AM MDT until June 2 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 10:45am
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Montana...
Flathead River At Columbia Falls affecting Flathead County.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Flathead River At Columbia Falls.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Farmers crops adjacent to the Flathead
River are inundated with water. At 14.0 feet, Flooding of farmers
crops adjacent to the Flathead River is likely. Sections of the
Steel Bridge Road become inundated with water and impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM MDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is forecast to crest tonight into Monday
morning at 13.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 14.0 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 Monday afternoon at 1215 PM MDT.
Area Description:
Flathead, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov