Flood — Missoula, Montana

2018-05-17 to 2018-05-19 · near Orchard Homes, Missoula, Montana

Event narrative

The Bitterroot River near Missoula reached flood stage and caused flooding in low-lying areas and contributed to high groundwater near the Linda Vista and lower Miller creek areas.

Wider weather episode

Above normal snowpack combined with a warmer than normal May contributed to flooding across western Montana.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 753985. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.