Headline:
Flash Flood Watch issued August 12 at 10:43PM MDT until August 14 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Flash Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 9:43pm
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
continue to be possible over the Pioneer Mountain Range burn scar.
* WHERE...The Pioneer Mountain Range.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Pioneer Mountain Range burn scar
is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents
near the Pioneer Mountain Range burn scar should prepare for
potential debris flow moving through the Pioneer Mountain Range. Be
sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities.
Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, and
debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy
rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and
debris flows. Additional flood statements might be needed for
Friday.
- For flood safety, go to this web page.
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Northwest Beaverhead County
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov