Ravalli County
Flood Watch from SAT 2:00 PM MST until MON 2:00 PM MST
Issued February, 22 2025 at 3:56 AM - None expires February, 24 2025 at 2:00 PM - None
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and/or snowmelt and/or ice jam
continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of western Montana, including the following
counties: Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Sanders, Granite, Mineral,
Missoula and Ravalli.
* WHEN...From 2 PM MST this afternoon through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and
streams may rise out of their banks from ice jam releases.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas, including
basements and crawlspaces.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An atmospheric river will bring a significant warm up along
with widespread rain through Monday of next week (February
24). High temperatures will reach into the 40s, with
overnight temperatures staying above freezing, increasing
area snowmelt and runoff and introducing the risk for ice jam
releases.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flood Warnings be issued.
Prevent Roof & Gutter Issues: Clear gutters and downspouts to allow
proper drainage and reduce the risk of ice dams and leaks.
Remove snow from roofs where safely able to do so.
Prevent Water Ponding & Flooding: Move snow away from home
foundations and clear window wells, to ensure proper drainage.
Be Aware of Standing Water on Roads: Avoid driving through flooded
areas and be cautious of changing conditions.
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