Flood in Powell County, Montana

Flood June 19, 2018 · Powell County, Montana

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Cottonwood Creek overflowed its banks in downtown Deer Lodge on the afternoon of June 19. The excessive runoff flooded basements and surrounded numerous homes as water covered a whole city block. The Clark Street Bridge was over topped and remained closed for over a day. In addition, Tin Cup Joe Creek and Fred Burr Creek also experienced minor flooding.

The wider storm

A cut-off low pressure system brought 1 to 3 inches of rain to the upper part of the Clark Fork River Basin resulting in significant stream and river rises. High elevation snow melt also added to the water flow issues.

Began near Deer Lodge Arpt (46.3854, -112.7700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 754876. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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