Flash Flood — Golden Valley, Montana

2023-06-08 · near Lavina Arpt, Golden Valley, Montana

Event narrative

Numerous homes were reported flooded. In addition, water was reported flowing down Main Street.

Wider weather episode

A very moist, easterly surface flow continued into the start of the second week of June. This resulted in dewpoints well above 50 degrees, as well as atmospheric precipitable waters over 1.00. Winds aloft continued to be light resulting in slow-moving, heavy thunderstorms. As a result, multiple flash flood events occurred across portions of central and south central Montana.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1102018. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.