Heavy Rain — Deer Lodge, Montana

2015-06-29 · near Anaconda, Deer Lodge, Montana

Event narrative

A cluster of thunderstorms brought heavy rain just west of Anaconda. Edward from Anaconda reported 0.59 inches of rain and his friend who lives to the west recorded 1.13 inches of precipitation. The intense rain caused mud run off into a basement.

Wider weather episode

On Monday June 29th a thunderstorm hit Anaconda and produced some minor flooding. High intensity rain fell on nearly barren hillsides above the north side of town. Mud and water flowed down the slope and around 10 homes, a few of which sustained minor damage, and some water in their basements. An estimated 1 to 1.25 inches of rain fell between West Valley and Anaconda in about an hour.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 582653. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.