Missoula Rains Bring Minor River Flooding and Heavy Stream Flow
“We got six tenths of an inch here in Missoula so far and then one and a half to two inches in central Idaho, but it's not done,” said Allegretto.
Flooding Monday, Near Triple Digits By Friday in Montana
Massive flooding on Monday, and triple digit temperatures by Friday. That is Montana weather for you. And, just a reminder: it is not even officially Summer yet. Here's a regional look from the National Weather Service.
Destructive Flooding Forces All Yellowstone Park Entrances Closed
The flooding has managed to wash out roads and bridges in the park, not to mention the hazardous rock slides and other issues involving the large amounts of water.
UPDATE: Evacuations, Bridge and Road Closures in Southern Montana
Drone video shows a large portion of southern Red Lodge under water and roads and bridges are washed out in Stillwater, Carbon, and Park counties. A flood warning is in effect until Wednesday in the Billings area, with minor flooding expected.
(Watch) Alert: Powerful Raging Rivers Cover Much Of Montana
As rivers and streams continue to rage, many parts of Montana are seeing near-record flooding which has resulted in the temporary closing of Yellowstone.
Flooding Assistance Secured Through USDA Program
U.S. Sen. Max Baucus says $852,000 more will be going to fix infrastructure damaged by flooding in Montana this spring.
The Montana Democrat says the funding is in addition to the $3.6 million already secured through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Emergency Watershed Protection Program.
Search For Missing Big Hole Rafter Suspended
Beaverhead County officials say they have suspended their search for a missing rafter until the Big Hole River drops.
Sheriff Jay Hansen says officials suspended the search Saturday for 41-year-old Christopher Baxer of Southbury, Conn., after the rising level of the river made it too dangerous for searchers.
Route Into Roundup Restored, Disaster Declaration Could Be Days Away
More than 300 people now have a way out of a central Montana neighborhood cut off since last week after floodwaters washed out several roads in rural Musselshell County.
Flooding and Heavy Rains Delay Wheat Planting
Hundreds of thousands of acres have gone unplanted due to Montana's record rains.
Farmers say the point of no return for the number of days required to produce a wheat crop is quickly approaching.
MISSOULA COUNTY CONTINUES MONITORING AREAS AFFECTED BY FLOODING AND OFFERING ASSISTANCE
County operations continue to focus on the Tower and Kehrwald and Schmidt Lane areas close to Missoula. The restrictions on 3rd Street remain in effect. The stretch of road from 7th and Clements to 3rd and Hiberta remains open to local traffic only...