Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 4:17PM MDT until July 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Montana, including the following
areas, Sapphire Mountains and Butte/Blackfoot Region.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks
and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Slow moving thunderstorms producing 0.50 to 1.00" per hour rain
rates.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains; Butte/Blackfoot Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
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