Heavy Rain — Lincoln, Montana

2012-10-15 to 2012-10-16 · near Kootenai Falls, Lincoln, Montana

Event narrative

The rainfall total for 24 hours was 2.10 inches. This was measured 13 miles north northeast of Heron.

Wider weather episode

A vigorous Pacific storm system moved into western Montana, with an associated strong upper jet. Large scale lift and a surface cold front caused widespread strong surface winds and significant precipitation totals.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 415386. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.