Heavy Rain — Sanders, Montana

2017-03-17 to 2017-03-18 · near (3th)thompson Falls, Sanders, Montana

Event narrative

White Pine Creek, located 12 miles northwest of Thompson Falls overflowed and damaged White Pine Creek road so bad that one resident was isolated from getting back to their home. Elk Creek road near Heron sustained damage during this event.

Wider weather episode

An atmospheric river brought moderate rainfall to northwest Montana which was already soaked from previous rains. This contributed to mudslides and homes being flooded.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 680682. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.