Flash Flood — Flathead, Montana

2006-11-05 to 2006-11-07 · near West Glacier, Flathead, Montana

Event narrative

The Associated Press reported 7.0 million in damages. Glacier National Park received 9.1 of rainfall in 36 hours. An additional .5 to 1.0 million in damages occurred to the park's trails.

Wider weather episode

Unprecidented heavy rains caused catastrophic flooding in Glacier National Park. Going to the Sun Road was washed out in several areas with several bridges washing out as well. Many Glacier Hotel was flooded. The Associated Press reported $7 million in damages. Glacier National Park received 9.1 of rainfall in 36 hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 388. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.