Headline:
Flash Flood Watch issued August 13 at 10:05PM MDT until August 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Flash Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 13, 2026 - 9:05pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
are possible over the Bobcat Lakes and Sand Creek burn scars in the
Pioneer Mountains.
* WHERE...The Pioneer Mountain range.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Pioneer Mountains is possible
during the period of the watch. Residents near the fires and burn
scars should prepare for potential debris flow. 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.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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