Flash Flood — Deer Lodge, Montana

2002-07-19 · near Anaconda, Deer Lodge, Montana

Wider weather episode

A strong thunderstorm dumped heavy rain which flooded an area just west of Anaconda. Reports from media and law enforcement of flash flooding, which caused water two feet deep to flood several buildings around the 1880s Ranch on North Cable Road. Mud and tree branches and stumps were reported flowing through the ranch, with water flooding North Cable Road. Five buildings were flooded with six to eight inches of mud. Part of a garage foundation was washed away, as water came down a hill nine inches deep and about twice as wide as the driveway.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5309127. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.