Montana Severe Flood Watch | Effective 09/19/2026 01:01

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 2:01AM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 19, 2026 - 1:01am
Expires: 
September 19, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Montana, including the following counties, Dawson, Garfield, Petroleum, Prairie and Wibaux. * WHEN...From 6 AM MDT this morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rain is expected along and south of MT 200 between Winnett, Jordan and Glendive and south of I 94 between Glendive and Wibaux today, tonight, and Sunday morning. Between one and two inches of rain is likely with heavier rain possible in embedded thunderstorms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Petroleum; Garfield; Dawson; Prairie; Wibaux
Forcast Office: 
NWS Glasgow MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov