The Missoula County Office of Emergency Management called an unusual Sunday afternoon press conference to announce historic flood levels headed for western Montana in the next few days that could extend into the summer
With flood waters inundating several homes in the Missoula area, Missoula County Disaster and Emergency Services announced on Tuesday that Christ the King Church has been opened as a temporary evacuation shelter for those families displaced by flooding.
Western Montana’s mountains are sitting under record snow pack, and with temperatures expected to rapidly rise into the 70’s by the end of this week, weather and government officials are keeping a wary eye out for flooding.
Missoula County officials have been promoting the use of the Smart 9-1-1 system for several years, but never has it come in more handy than during the Lolo Peak Fire.
The western United States has been hit hard over the last decade by what are being called 'Mega Fires', and a public event to discuss the issue is planned for Missoula.
The Ravalli County Office of Emergency Management has issued a flood advisory for minor flooding that may soon occur in areas with poor drainage in Ravalli County.
On Wednesday, Missoula County emergency responders will host a flood information booth at the Orchard Homes Country Life Club on South Third Street West.