Headline:
Flash Flood Watch issued August 13 at 10:50AM MDT until August 14 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Flash Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 13, 2026 - 9:50am
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
continue to be possible over the Bobcat Lakes and Sand Creek burn
scars in the Pioneer Mountains.
* WHERE...The Pioneer Mountain Range.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Bobcat Lakes and Sand Creek burn
scars is expected up to and during the period of the watch.
Residents near the Bobcat Lakes and Sand Creek burn scars should
prepare for the potential of debris flows 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