Heavy Rain in Flathead County, Montana

Heavy Rain August 1, 2025 · Flathead County, Montana

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Flooding was reported on the Highline Trail. People needed to be rescued, but ongoing thunderstorms prevented helicopter operations.

The wider storm

Anomalously high precipitable water (200-210% of normal) along with a shortwave trough, resulted in high rainfall rates with convection. The Weather Prediction Center issued a slight risk for excessive rainfall rates.

Began near Lake Mcdonald (48.7098, -113.7118).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1287159. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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