Flash Flood Watch
Issued by NWS Missoula, MT

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1010 AM MDT Thu Aug 7 2025

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Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
1010 AM MDT Thu Aug 7 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE DALY FIRE BURN SCAR IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM
THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive
  rainfall are possible over the Daly Fire burn scar.

* WHERE...A portion of west central Montana, including the following
  area, Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Daly Fire burn scar is expected
  up to and during the period of the watch. Those near the Daly Fire
  burn scar and Skalkaho Pass should prepare for potential flooding
  impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local
  authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of
  low-lying areas, road flooding and washouts, and debris flows in
  and near recent wildfire burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Thunderstorms are expected to develop with the potential for
    heavy rainfall over the Daly Fire burn scar, which may lead
    to flash flooding and debris flows.
  - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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