Bitterroot River
Medical Issue Caused Crash Near Stevensville
Authorities say a 61-year-old man suffered a medical condition that caused him to crash his SUV northwest of Stevensville.
Montana Highway Patrol Sgt. Ken Breidenbach says William James Fears was driving 3 mph or less on Stevensville Cutoff Road when he crashed sometime Friday morning. The vehicle landed upside down on a grassy patch right on the edge of the Bitterroot River.
More Details On Saturday’s Bitterroot River Drowning
Additional facts have come to light regarding the tragic drowning death of 14 year-old Alexander Pak in the Bitterroot River on Saturday afternoon. I spoke with Missoula County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Jason Johnson on Monday afternoon. That interview is attached.
14 Year-Old Drowning Victim Identified By Sheriff’s Office
Temperatures Could Hit 90 Causing River To Rise Again
Flood Watch Issued For Clark Fork and Bitterroot Rivers
Clark Fork Could Calm A Bit Over The Next Few Days
After several days of heavy rain, The Clark Fork river overflowed it's banks in Western Montana causing flooding problems in low-lying areas. However, according to Corby Nickerson with The National Weather service in Missoula, the Clark Fork will be calming a bit over the next few days.
Missoula County Flooding Aerial Shots
The photos were taken from St. Patrick Hospital's Life Flight Helicopter and provided by Missoula County.
The Bitteroot River and Its Backwaters
These photos were taken near Lolo along the Bitteroot River and near Buckhouse Bridge Fishing Access.


