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River Flood Warning 9, NWS Great Falls, MT
NWS Great Falls, MT issued this river flood warning at Apr 17, 2018, 4:08 PM MDT for Hill County, Montana. It took effect at Apr 17, 2018, 7:01 PM MDT. It was in force for 9 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 17, 2018, 4:08 PM MDT (22:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 17, 2018, 7:01 PM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 27, 2018, 4:00 AM MDT
- In force
- 9 days
- Issued by
- NWS Great Falls, MT
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Hill County, MT
The radar
The Great Falls radar (KTFX), 181 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Milk River at Havre (HVRM8). The gauge peaked at 14.20 ft at Apr 19, 2018, 9:00 AM MDT.
- Action stage
- 9 ft
- Minor stage
- 10 ft
- Moderate stage
- 15 ft
- Major stage
- 18 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06140500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
394 WGUS45 KTFX 172208 FLWTFX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 408 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...The National Weather Service in great falls has issued a Flood Warning until for the following river in north central Montana... Milk River near Havre .With increased releases from Fresno Reservoir, the Milk River at Havre is expected to flood portions of the city of Havre. Precautions and plans to protect property should begin for those that live close to the Milk River in Havre. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...Turn Around...Don't Drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive through water flowing over the road. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers and streams can be found at our web page...water.weather.gov/ahps && MTC041-181307- /O.NEW.KTFX.FL.W.0009.180418T1400Z-180427T1000Z/ /HVRM8.1.ER.180418T1400Z.180420T0600Z.180426T2000Z.UU/ 408 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a * Flood Warning for The Milk River at Havre. * from Wednesday morning to Friday April 27...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 9.6 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue to rise to near 12.2 feet by Friday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Thursday early afternoon. * Impacts...At 12 feet flooding of basements starts to occur on the north side of Havre. Main Street near the railroad tracks also start to flood. && LAT...LON 4850 10993 4870 10988 4869 10912 4847 10918 $$
15 follow-up statements
257 WGUS85 KTFX 180104 FLSTFX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 704 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following river in north central Montana... Milk River near Havre .Flooding of the Milk River near Havre is expected to begin tonight. The river is forecasted to remain above flood stage into next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn Around...Don't Drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive through water flowing over the road. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers and streams can be found at our web page...water.weather.gov/ahps && MTC041-181604- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0009.180418T0101Z-180427T1451Z/ /HVRM8.1.ER.180418T0051Z.180420T0600Z.180427T0051Z.UU/ 704 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...Flood Warning extended until Friday April 27... The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River at Havre. * until Friday April 27...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 9.9 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to rise to near 12.5 feet by Friday morning. * Impacts...By 12 feet flooding of basements starts to occur on the north side of Havre. Main Street near the railroad tracks also start to flood. && LAT...LON 4850 10993 4870 10988 4869 10912 4847 10918 $$
751 WGUS85 KTFX 180319 FLSTFX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 919 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in north central MT... Milk River near Havre Milk River near Harlem Big Sandy Creek near Havre Battle Creek near Chinook Lodge Creek near Havre .Flooding will continue over portions of North Central MT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn Around...Don't Drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive through water flowing over the road. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers and streams can be found at our web page...water.weather.gov/ahps && MTC041-181819- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180427T1451Z/ /HVRM8.1.ER.180418T0040Z.180420T0600Z.180427T0051Z.UU/ 919 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River at Havre. * until Friday April 27...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 10.2 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.1 feet by tomorrow morning. the river will fall below flood stage Thursday evening. * At 12 feet flooding is expected possible on Main Street. Homes on the north side of Havre begin to have flooding in the basements. && LAT...LON 4850 10993 4870 10988 4869 10912 4847 10918 $$ MTC005-181819- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180501T2036Z/ /HRLM8.3.SM.180415T1755Z.180424T0600Z.180501T0636Z.NR/ 919 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River near Harlem. * until Tuesday May 01...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 22.7 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.4 feet by Tuesday early afternoon. the river will fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. * Major flooding is expected between Chinook and Harlem. && LAT...LON 4855 10912 4863 10914 4850 10849 4838 10844 $$ MTC041-181819- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BSMM8.3.SM.180414T2126Z.180418T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 919 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Big Sandy Creek at Havre. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 14.1 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.0 feet by after midnight tonight then begin falling. && LAT...LON 4849 10994 4857 10983 4857 10978 4847 10989 $$ MTC005-181819- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180424T2024Z/ /BCMM8.2.SM.180416T0400Z.180416T0900Z.180424T1424Z.NO/ 919 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Battle Creek near Chinook. * until Tuesday April 24...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 10.4 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 10.7 feet by Monday early afternoon. the river will fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. && LAT...LON 4860 10921 4873 10930 4873 10924 4860 10912 $$ MTC005-041-181819- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0010.180418T0345Z-180423T0900Z/ /LGEM8.1.ER.180418T0345Z.180418T1200Z.180423T0300Z.UU/ 919 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Lodge Creek near Havre. * until late Sunday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:25 PM Tuesday the stage was 7.3 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...rise to near 8.5 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday before midnight. && LAT...LON 4868 10930 4868 11000 4899 11000 4899 10930 $$
719 WGUS85 KTFX 181000 FLSTFX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 400 AM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 Milk River near Havre Milk River near Harlem Big Sandy Creek near Havre Battle Creek near Chinook Lodge Creek near Havre .Ongoing snowmelt will continue Minor to Major flooding along some rivers and larger creeks along and north of U.S. Highway 2 in Hill and Blaine Counties. This will likely continue into next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn Around...Don't Drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive through water flowing over the road. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers and streams can be found at our web page...water.weather.gov/ahps && MTC041-190101- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180427T1451Z/ /HVRM8.1.ER.180418T0040Z.180420T0600Z.180427T0051Z.UU/ 400 AM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River at Havre. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 11.9 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.5 feet through Thursday night and remain above flood stage into next week. * This may flood Main Street in the town of Havre. && LAT...LON 4850 10993 4870 10988 4869 10912 4847 10918 $$ MTC005-190101- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180501T2036Z/ /HRLM8.3.SM.180415T1755Z.180424T0600Z.180501T0636Z.NR/ 400 AM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River near Harlem. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 22.9 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.4 feet by Tuesday of next week. * Moderate to Major flooding will impact the towns of Harlem and Chinook. && LAT...LON 4855 10912 4863 10914 4850 10849 4838 10844 $$ MTC041-190101- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BSMM8.3.SM.180414T2126Z.180418T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 400 AM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Big Sandy Creek at Havre. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 13.5 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 11.6 feet by Thursday morning. && LAT...LON 4849 10994 4857 10983 4857 10978 4847 10989 $$ MTC005-190101- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180424T2024Z/ /BCMM8.2.SM.180416T0400Z.180416T0900Z.180424T1424Z.NO/ 400 AM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Battle Creek near Chinook. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise to around 11.8 feet this afternoon, then likely fall below flood stage this evening. However, the river is expected to rise back above flood stage Sunday evening. && LAT...LON 4860 10921 4873 10930 4873 10924 4860 10912 $$ MTC005-041-190101- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180423T0900Z/ /LGEM8.1.SM.180418T1200Z.180418T1200Z.180423T0300Z.UU/ 400 AM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Lodge Creek near Havre. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:25 AM Wednesday the stage was 6.0 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage this evening and continue to rise to near 7.3 feet Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday before midnight. && LAT...LON 4868 10930 4868 11000 4899 11000 4899 10930 $$
226 WGUS85 KTFX 181752 FLSTFX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 1152 AM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...Flood Warnings continue for the following Rivers and Creeks in north-central Montana... Milk River near Havre Milk River near Harlem Big Sandy Creek near Havre Battle Creek near Chinook . Warm daytime temperatures are expected through the remainder of this week with runoff from snowmelt continuing to cause flooding for the Milk River and its tributaries. Flooding issues along the Hi-Line will likely persist into next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn Around...Don't Drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive through water flowing over the road. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers and streams can be found at our web page...water.weather.gov/ahps && MTC041-190851- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180427T0200Z/ /HVRM8.1.ER.180418T0040Z.180419T0000Z.180426T1200Z.UU/ 1152 AM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River at Havre. * until Thursday April 26...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.8 feet by this evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Thursday of next week. * River levels above 10.5 feet could cause Main Street in Havre to flood. && LAT...LON 4850 10993 4870 10988 4869 10912 4847 10918 $$ MTC005-190851- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HRLM8.3.SM.180415T1755Z.180424T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1152 AM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River near Harlem. * until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 23.2 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.4 feet by Tuesday morning of next week then should begin falling. * River levels above 24.0 feet could cause flooding of homes and streets in Harlem and Chinook. River levels at and above 25.5 feet will flood homes in Harlem and Chinook. && LAT...LON 4855 10912 4863 10914 4850 10849 4838 10844 $$ MTC041-190851- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BSMM8.3.SM.180414T2126Z.180418T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1152 AM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Big Sandy Creek at Havre. * until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 13.3 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will slowly fall to a stage of 11.7 feet by tomorrow morning. * River levels above 11.0 feet will run over Road 50 and will flood frequently used pastures, fields, and corrals. && LAT...LON 4849 10994 4857 10983 4857 10978 4847 10989 $$ MTC005-190851- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180425T0300Z/ /BCMM8.2.SM.180416T0400Z.180416T0900Z.180424T2100Z.NO/ 1152 AM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Battle Creek near Chinook. * until Tuesday evening of next week...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.3 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will slowly fall to below flood stage by Friday evening, but is expected to rise back above flood stage Saturday afternoon and remain in flood until Tuesday of next week. * River levels above 12.0 feet causes widespread flooding in northern and central Blaine County. Empty grain bins could be washed away. && LAT...LON 4860 10921 4873 10930 4873 10924 4860 10912 $$
246 WGUS85 KTFX 190040 FLSTFX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 640 PM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in north central Montana... Milk River near Havre Milk River near Harlem Big Sandy Creek near Havre Battle Creek near Chinook .Widespread flooding will continue to impact portions of North Central Montana for the next several days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn Around...Don't Drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive through water flowing over the road. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers and streams can be found at our web page...water.weather.gov/ahps && MTC041-191540- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180427T0200Z/ /HVRM8.1.ER.180418T0040Z.180419T0600Z.180426T1200Z.UU/ 640 PM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River at Havre. * until Thursday April 26...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.8 feet by late tonight. The river will fall below flood stage late next week. && LAT...LON 4850 10993 4870 10988 4869 10912 4847 10918 $$ MTC005-191540- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HRLM8.3.SM.180415T1755Z.180424T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 640 PM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River near Harlem. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 5:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 23.5 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.4 feet by Monday. * Impacts...Expect flooding in Harlem and possible flooding in the city of Chinook. && LAT...LON 4855 10912 4863 10914 4850 10849 4838 10844 $$ MTC041-191540- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BSMM8.3.SM.180414T2126Z.180418T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 640 PM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Big Sandy Creek at Havre. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 5:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 14.2 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Major flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river will continue to remain in major flood category through tonight. && LAT...LON 4849 10994 4857 10983 4857 10978 4847 10989 $$ MTC005-191540- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180425T0300Z/ /BCMM8.2.SM.180416T0400Z.180416T0900Z.180424T2100Z.NO/ 640 PM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Battle Creek near Chinook. * until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 5:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river will continue to remain above flood stage over the next few days. && LAT...LON 4860 10921 4873 10930 4873 10924 4860 10912 $$
768 WGUS85 KTFX 190233 FLSTFX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 833 PM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in north central Montana... Milk River near Havre Milk River near Harlem Big Sandy Creek near Havre Battle Creek near Chinook .Widespread flooding will continue to impact portions of North Central Montana for the next several days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn Around...Don't Drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive through water flowing over the road. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers and streams can be found at our web page...water.weather.gov/ahps && MTC041-191732- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180426T1400Z/ /HVRM8.1.ER.180418T0040Z.180419T0600Z.180426T0000Z.UU/ 833 PM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River at Havre. * until Thursday April 26...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.3 feet by Thursday morning. && LAT...LON 4850 10993 4870 10988 4869 10912 4847 10918 $$ MTC005-191732- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HRLM8.3.SM.180415T1755Z.180424T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 833 PM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River near Harlem. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 23.6 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.4 feet by Monday evening then begin falling. * Impacts...Flooding will continue in Harlem. Flooding is expected in Fort Belknap. && LAT...LON 4855 10912 4863 10914 4850 10849 4838 10844 $$ MTC041-191732- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BSMM8.3.SM.180414T2126Z.180419T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 833 PM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Big Sandy Creek at Havre. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 14.5 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.0 feet by after midnight tonight then begin slowly falling. && LAT...LON 4849 10994 4857 10983 4857 10978 4847 10989 $$ MTC005-191732- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180424T2100Z/ /BCMM8.2.SM.180416T0400Z.180416T0900Z.180424T1500Z.NO/ 833 PM MDT Wed Apr 18 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Battle Creek near Chinook. * until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.0 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.3 feet by tomorrow evening. && LAT...LON 4860 10921 4873 10930 4873 10924 4860 10912 $$
804 WGUS85 KTFX 190945 FLSTFX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 345 AM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in north central Montana... Milk River near Havre .Widespread flooding will continue to impact portions of North Central Montana for the next several days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn Around...Don't Drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive through water flowing over the road. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers and streams can be found at our web page...water.weather.gov/ahps && MTC041-200043- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180426T1400Z/ /HVRM8.1.ER.180418T0040Z.180419T1200Z.180426T0000Z.UU/ 345 AM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River at Havre. * until Thursday April 26...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:15 AM Thursday the stage was 13.8 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.3 feet by this morning. The river will may below flood stage in the middle of next week. && LAT...LON 4850 10993 4870 10988 4869 10912 4847 10918 $$
696 WGUS85 KTFX 190951 FLSTFX FLOOD STATEMENT...CORRECTED REASONING FOR FLOODING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 351 AM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in north central Montana... Milk River near Havre .Widespread flooding will continue to impact portions of North Central Montana for the next several days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn Around...Don't Drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive through water flowing over the road. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers and streams can be found at our web page...water.weather.gov/ahps && MTC041-200051- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180426T1400Z/ /HVRM8.1.SM.180418T0040Z.180419T1200Z.180426T0000Z.UU/ 351 AM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River at Havre. * until Thursday April 26...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:15 AM Thursday the stage was 13.8 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.3 feet by this morning. the river may fall below flood stage in the middle of next week. && LAT...LON 4850 10993 4870 10988 4869 10912 4847 10918 $$
231 WGUS85 KTFX 191722 FLSTFX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 1122 AM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 Milk River near Harlem affecting Blaine County Big Sandy Creek at Havre affecting Hill County Battle Creek near Chinook affecting Blaine County Milk River near Havre...Harlem Big Sandy Creek near Havre Battle Creek near Chinook .Widespread flooding will continuet to impact portions of North-Central Montana for the next several days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn Around...Don't Drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive through water flowing over the road. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers and streams can be found at our web page...water.weather.gov/ahps && MTC041-200821- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180423T0800Z/ /HVRM8.1.SM.180418T0040Z.180419T1445Z.180422T1800Z.UU/ 1122 AM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River at Havre. * until late Sunday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:15 AM Thursday the stage was 14.1 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early afternoon on Sunday. && LAT...LON 4850 10993 4870 10988 4869 10912 4847 10918 $$ MTC005-200821- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HRLM8.3.SM.180415T1755Z.180422T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1122 AM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River near Harlem. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:30 AM Thursday the stage was 23.8 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.4 feet by Sunday morning then begin falling. * Impacts...Flooding will continue in Harlem. Flooding is expected in Fort Belknap. && LAT...LON 4855 10912 4863 10914 4850 10849 4838 10844 $$ MTC041-200821- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BSMM8.3.SM.180414T2126Z.180419T0315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1122 AM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Big Sandy Creek at Havre. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:30 AM Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 11.1 feet by tomorrow morning. && LAT...LON 4849 10994 4857 10983 4857 10978 4847 10989 $$ MTC005-200821- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180424T1400Z/ /BCMM8.2.SM.180416T0400Z.180416T0900Z.180424T0800Z.NO/ 1122 AM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Battle Creek near Chinook. * until Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:30 AM Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.0 feet by after midnight tonight. The river will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. && LAT...LON 4860 10921 4873 10930 4873 10924 4860 10912 $$
188 WGUS85 KTFX 200240 FLSTFX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 840 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...The Flood Warning Continues for the Following Rivers in North Central Montana... Milk River near Havre...Harlem Big Sandy Creek near Havre Battle Creek near Chinook Lodge Creek near the International Boundary .Widespread flooding will continuet to impact portions of North-Central Montana for the next several days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn Around...Don't Drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive through water flowing over the road. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers and streams can be found at our web page...water.weather.gov/ahps && MTC041-201740- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180422T1700Z/ /HVRM8.1.SM.180418T0040Z.180419T1445Z.180422T0300Z.UU/ 840 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River at Havre. * until Sunday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:15 PM Thursday the stage was 13.2 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage this weekend. && LAT...LON 4850 10993 4870 10988 4869 10912 4847 10918 $$ MTC005-201740- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HRLM8.3.SM.180415T1755Z.180422T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 840 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River near Harlem. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Thursday the stage was 24.0 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.4 feet by Sunday morning then then remain at major flood stage. && LAT...LON 4855 10912 4863 10914 4850 10849 4838 10844 $$ MTC041-201740- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BSMM8.3.SM.180414T2126Z.180419T0315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 840 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Big Sandy Creek at Havre. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Thursday the stage was 12.8 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to slowly fall. && LAT...LON 4849 10994 4857 10983 4857 10978 4847 10989 $$ MTC005-201740- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180424T1400Z/ /BCMM8.2.SM.180416T0400Z.180416T0900Z.180424T0800Z.NO/ 840 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Battle Creek near Chinook. * until Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.6 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. && LAT...LON 4860 10921 4873 10930 4873 10924 4860 10912 $$ MTC005-041-201740- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180423T0800Z/ /LGEM8.1.ER.180421T0300Z.180421T1800Z.180423T0200Z.UU/ 840 PM MDT Thu Apr 19 2018 ...Flood Warning extended until late Sunday night... The Flood Warning continues for the Lodge Creek near International Border. * until late Sunday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:25 PM Thursday the stage was 6.7 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow late evening and continue to rise to near 7.7 feet by Saturday evening. && LAT...LON 4868 10930 4868 11000 4899 11000 4899 10930 $$
509 WGUS45 KTFX 201523 FLWTFX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 923 AM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018 ...The National Weather Service in great falls has issued a Flood Warning until for the following rivers in north central Montana... Milk River near Havre Milk River near Harlem Big Sandy Creek near Havre .Flooding continues to affect portions of the Hi-Line. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn Around...Don't Drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive through water flowing over the road. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers and streams can be found at our web page...water.weather.gov/ahps && MTC041-210623- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180422T0648Z/ /HVRM8.1.SM.180418T0040Z.180419T1445Z.180421T1648Z.UU/ 923 AM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Milk River at Havre. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:15 AM Friday the stage was 12.0 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by tomorrow late morning. && LAT...LON 4850 10993 4870 10988 4869 10912 4847 10918 $$ MTC005-210623- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HRLM8.3.SM.180415T1755Z.180422T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 923 AM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Milk River near Harlem. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:30 AM Friday the stage was 24.2 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.4 feet by Sunday morning then begin falling. && LAT...LON 4855 10912 4863 10914 4850 10849 4838 10844 $$ MTC041-210623- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BSMM8.2.SM.180414T2126Z.180419T0315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 923 AM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Big Sandy Creek at Havre. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:30 AM Friday the stage was 11.7 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 10.9 feet by tomorrow morning. && LAT...LON 4849 10994 4857 10983 4857 10978 4847 10989 $$
366 WGUS85 KTFX 210209 FLSTFX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 809 PM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018 ...The Flood Warning Continues for the Following Rivers in North Central Montana... Milk River near Havre Milk River near Harlem Big Sandy Creek near Havre Lodge Creek near International Border Battle Creek near Chinook .Widespread flooding will continuet to impact portions of North-Central Montana for the next several days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn Around...Don't Drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive through water flowing over the road. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers and streams can be found at our web page...water.weather.gov/ahps && MTC041-211709- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180422T0648Z/ /HVRM8.1.SM.180418T0040Z.180419T1445Z.180421T1648Z.UU/ 809 PM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River at Havre. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:15 PM Friday the stage was 11.3 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage on Saturday. && LAT...LON 4850 10993 4870 10988 4869 10912 4847 10918 $$ MTC005-211709- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HRLM8.3.SM.180415T1755Z.180423T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 809 PM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River near Harlem. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Friday the stage was 24.3 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.4 feet by early Monday morning then begin slowly falling. && LAT...LON 4855 10912 4863 10914 4850 10849 4838 10844 $$ MTC041-211709- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BSMM8.3.SM.180414T2126Z.180419T0315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 809 PM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Big Sandy Creek at Havre. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Friday the stage was 11.2 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 10.7 feet by Sunday morning. && LAT...LON 4849 10994 4857 10983 4857 10978 4847 10989 $$ MTC005-041-211709- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180424T0300Z/ /LGEM8.2.SM.180420T0810Z.180421T0600Z.180423T2100Z.UU/ 809 PM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018 ...Flood Warning extended until Monday evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Lodge Creek near International Border. * until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:25 PM Friday the stage was 10.0 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 10.1 feet by after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. && LAT...LON 4868 10930 4868 11000 4899 11000 4899 10930 $$ MTC005-211709- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180423T1330Z/ /BCMM8.1.ER.180420T1945Z.180421T1800Z.180423T0730Z.NO/ 809 PM MDT Fri Apr 20 2018 ...Flood Warning extended until Monday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Battle Creek near Chinook. * until Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Friday the stage was 10.5 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.4 feet by tomorrow afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage early Monday morning. && LAT...LON 4860 10921 4873 10930 4873 10924 4860 10912 $$
746 WGUS85 KTFX 211518 FLSTFX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 918 AM MDT Sat Apr 21 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in north central Montana... Milk River at Havre affecting Hill County . Most low elevation snow in the area has melted off which is likely allowing river levels near Havre to gradually decrease. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn Around...Don't Drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive through water flowing over the road. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers and streams can be found at our web page...water.weather.gov/ahps && MTC041-220618- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180422T1400Z/ /HVRM8.1.SM.180418T0040Z.180419T1445Z.180422T0000Z.UU/ 918 AM MDT Sat Apr 21 2018 ...Flood Warning extended until Sunday morning...The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River at Havre. * until Sunday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:15 AM Saturday the stage was 10.8 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by this evening. && LAT...LON 4850 10993 4870 10988 4869 10912 4847 10918 $$ MARTIN
239 WGUS85 KTFX 220218 FLSTFX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 818 PM MDT Sat Apr 21 2018 ...The Flood Warning Continues for the Following Rivers in North Central Montana... Milk River near Havre Milk River near Harlem Big Sandy Creek near Havre Lodge Creek near International Border . Widespread flooding due to snowmelt from warm temperatures will continue to impact portions of north-central Montana through the weekend and into next week. The most severe flooding continues to affect the Milk River and its tributaries. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn Around...Don't Drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive through water flowing over the road. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers and streams can be found at our web page...water.weather.gov/ahps && MTC041-221717- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180423T0133Z/ /HVRM8.1.SM.180418T0040Z.180419T1445Z.180422T1133Z.UU/ 818 PM MDT Sat Apr 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River at Havre. * until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:15 PM Saturday the stage was 10.5 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall and is expected to drop below flood stage on Sunday. && LAT...LON 4850 10993 4870 10988 4869 10912 4847 10918 $$ MTC005-221717- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180501T2000Z/ /HRLM8.3.SM.180415T1755Z.180423T1200Z.180501T0600Z.NR/ 818 PM MDT Sat Apr 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River near Harlem. * until Tuesday May 01...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 24.4 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.3 feet by Monday. The river is forecast to remain above flood stage through at least Tuesday. * Impacts...Flood waters will continue to surround the water treatment plant on the south side of Chinook. Flood waters will continue to impact portions of Chinook and Harlem. Areas not seeing flooding yet may begin to see flooding as river levels rise into early next week. Flooding will be exacerbated in areas near 30 Mile Creek. && LAT...LON 4855 10912 4863 10914 4850 10849 4838 10844 $$ MTC041-221717- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180423T0818Z/ /BSMM8.3.SM.180414T2126Z.180419T0315Z.180423T0218Z.NR/ 818 PM MDT Sat Apr 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Big Sandy Creek at Havre. * until late Sunday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 10.4 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall and is expected to fall below flood stage late Sunday. * Impacts...Road 50 has been washed out. Frequently used pastures will remain flooded until the river level falls. && LAT...LON 4849 10994 4857 10983 4857 10978 4847 10989 $$ MTC005-041-221717- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180502T0000Z/ /LGEM8.2.SM.180420T0810Z.180422T0600Z.180501T1800Z.UU/ 818 PM MDT Sat Apr 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Lodge Creek near International Border. * until Tuesday May 01...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:25 PM Saturday the stage was 9.3 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 10.4 feet late tonight. the river is expected to fall below flood stage on Tuesday. && LAT...LON 4868 10930 4868 11000 4899 11000 4899 10930 $$
743 WGUS85 KTFX 221716 FLSTFX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 1116 AM MDT Sun Apr 22 2018 ...The Flood Warning Continues for the Following Rivers in North Central Montana... Milk River at Havre Milk River near Harlem Lodge Creek near International Border Big Sandy Creek near Havre . River and creek flooding from snowmelt continues across much of the Hiline this morning. With less snow to melt off...some creeks and rivers will gradually begin to fall. However...flooding will continue for many areas into the upcoming week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn Around...Don't Drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive through water flowing over the road. Areas that are not experiencing flooding at this time may still see flooding over the next couple of days as water levels peak. The latest stages and forecasts for rivers and streams can be found at our web page...water.weather.gov/ahps && MTC041-230133- /O.CON.KTFX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180423T0133Z/ /HVRM8.1.SM.180418T0040Z.180419T1445Z.180422T0804Z.UU/ 1116 AM MDT Sun Apr 22 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River at Havre. * until this evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:15 AM Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to continue falling below flood stage by this evening. If this trend continues...the warning may be cancelled early. && LAT...LON 4850 10993 4870 10988 4869 10912 4847 10918 $$ MARTIN MTC005-230815- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180429T1400Z/ /HRLM8.2.SM.180415T1755Z.180423T0000Z.180429T0000Z.NR/ 1116 AM MDT Sun Apr 22 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Milk River near Harlem. * until Sunday April 29...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:30 AM Sunday the stage was 24.4 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will remain steady near 24.5 feet through Tuesday...April 24. After this...the river is forecast to begin falling...but will remain above flood stage for much of the upcoming week. * Impacts...Signficant changes in ongoing impacts are not expected at this time...but water levels in the area should be closely monitored as some fluctuations will be possible over the next couple of days. && LAT...LON 4855 10912 4863 10914 4850 10849 4838 10844 $$ MARTIN MTC005-041-230815- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180502T0600Z/ /LGEM8.2.SM.180420T0810Z.180422T1800Z.180502T0000Z.UU/ 1116 AM MDT Sun Apr 22 2018 ...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday May 02...The Flood Warning continues for the Lodge Creek near International Border. * until Wednesday May 02...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:25 AM Sunday the stage was 9.6 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate to minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river has peaked and is beginning to fall. It will continue to fall...but will remain above flood stage for much of the week. * Impacts...As the peak rise moves downstream...significant rises of 2 to 5 feet may be experienced along the creek which will add to the ongoing flood impacts. If flooding is not occuring at your location now...prepare for additional rises over the next day or two. && LAT...LON 4868 10930 4868 11000 4899 11000 4899 10930 $$ MARTIN MTC041-230815- /O.EXT.KTFX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180423T1800Z/ /BSMM8.3.SM.180414T2126Z.180419T0315Z.180423T1200Z.NR/ 1116 AM MDT Sun Apr 22 2018 ...Flood Warning extended until Monday afternoon...The Flood Warning continues for the Big Sandy Creek at Havre. * until Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:30 AM Sunday the stage was 9.3 feet. * Flood stage is 8.5 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is forecast to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. && LAT...LON 4849 10994 4857 10983 4857 10978 4847 10989 $$ MARTIN
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Great Falls, MT wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Apr 17, 2:38 PM MDT, 1 hour 30 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 17, 2:38 PM MDT, 1 hour 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Great Falls MT 238 PM MDT Tue Apr 17 2018 .SYNOPSIS... Upper level high pressure ridge builds over Montana tonight through Thursday for slightly warmer temperatures and generally dry conditions. However, an isolated shower or two can not be ruled out over the mountains tonight and Wednesday. A better chance for showers, or possibly a thunderstorm, can be expected in southwest Montana Thursday while central and northern portions of the state should remain dry. && .DISCUSSION... Tonight through Thursday...Isolated to scattered showers are possible this evening from residual moisture left over from Monday's precipitation. However, a building shortwave ridge over the region is expected to bring warming temperatures and mostly dry conditions to much of Montana on Wednesday but can not rule out an isolated shower over the mountains. The ridge will be nudged eastward Wednesday night into Thursday as a strong upper level low drops southward along the West Coast then moves inland to the Four Corners Region of the southwest USA. This system is expected to bring some moisture into southwest Montana for a chance of rain/snow and possibly a thunderstorm or two Thursday afternoon. Surface winds through the short term period or expected to be generally light to breezy with isolated stronger gusts possible during the afternoon hours each day. Thursday Night through Tuesday...The model forecasts have been in good agreement among each other and from run to run, adding to the confidence in the solution for this time period. A low pressure system will move east across the southwestern United States Thursday night through Friday night, while high pressure aloft to the north of this system keeps the TFX forecast area dry with above normal temperatures. A shortwave trough will then move a Pacific cold front through the area Saturday into Saturday night. This will bring a good chance of light snow showers to the mountains, but there will be only a slight chance of rain showers associated with the frontal passage at lower elevations. Gusty west winds will spread east over the area in the wake of the front Saturday afternoon and evening, which will cool temperatures closer to normal by Sunday and continue the chance of mountain snow showers. Although this will be a fairly quick period of stronger winds, it will need to be monitored for possible high wind highlights. A disturbance on the back side of the shortwave trough will bring another chance of rain and snow showers to the area Sunday night through Monday night. Models begin to differ somewhat in their solutions Monday night into Tuesday. The ECMWF/Canadian models move weak high pressure in the area, but the GFS quickly brings an increasingly moist southwest flow in the wake of the disturbance. Until the details get sorted out, will go with a broad-brushed chance of showers with near normal temperatures, similar to what the consensus model blend depicts. Coulston && .AVIATION... Updated 1800z. VFR conditions are expected across Central Montana. West winds will gust over 30 kts at times before diminishing into the evening. Some isolated showers are possible over Southwest Montana into the early evening before skies clear overnight. && .HYDROLOGY... Updated 315 AM Tuesday (4/17). Flood advisories for lowland snowmelt flooding continue for much of north-central Montana. The greatest area of concern continues to be along the Hi-Line east of Liberty County, where snow analyses indicate 2 to 4 inches of snow-water equivalent remains. Gradually warming temperatures with plenty of strong spring sun this week will continue to melt the snow, likely continuing or possibly increasing flooding coverage. This snowmelt runoff will also persist in moving into primary drainages, continuing or possibly expanding areas of river flooding along the Hi-Line. Flood Warnings will continue at least through the next few days for Big Sandy Creek near Havre (Moderate flooding) and the Milk River near Harlem (currently approaching Moderate flooding). The level of Battle Creek near Chinook fell from Moderate flood stage Monday morning to Minor flood stage by Monday evening, and it is holding steady there currently. Will keep the Flood warning going there until the River Forecast Center comes out with an updated forecast. Also of note, Fresno Reservoir has almost filled up and water releases have increased. This will likely cause the Milk River to rise further downstream of the dam over the next week or so. The main concern from this will be the river gauge point near Havre, which is already approaching Action stage. River/creek levels will continue to be closely monitored in case any additional river flood warnings are required. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... GTF 32 51 30 55 / 10 0 0 10 CTB 31 47 28 50 / 10 10 10 10 HLN 32 50 30 56 / 10 0 10 10 BZN 25 49 28 53 / 20 10 10 20 WEY 17 40 21 46 / 10 0 0 30 DLN 25 46 28 51 / 10 10 10 20 HVR 31 48 29 50 / 10 10 10 10 LWT 29 48 30 53 / 20 10 10 10 && .TFX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Warning in effect until further notice for Big Sandy Creek near Havre. Flood Warning in effect until further notice for the Milk River near Harlem. Flood Warning in effect until Tuesday April 24 for Battle Creek near Chinook. Areal Flood Advisory in effect until 715 AM MDT Friday for Fergus County. Areal Flood Advisory in effect until 945 AM MDT Friday for Liberty...Hill...Blaine...Counties. Areal Flood Advisory in effect until Noon MDT Friday for Eastern Pondera...Southern Toole Counties. Areal Flood Advisory in effect until 345 PM MDT Wednesday for Glacier County. Areal Flood Advisory in effect until 815 AM MDT Thursday for Teton County. && http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
The office that day
Everything else NWS Great Falls, MT issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 8:15 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TFX | Teton | 48 hr |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.