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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Missoula MT
356 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

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Flathead-Granite-Lake-Lincoln-Mineral-Missoula-Ravalli-Sanders-
356 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and/or snowmelt and/or ice jam
  continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of western Montana, including the following
  counties: Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Sanders, Granite, Mineral,
  Missoula and Ravalli.

* WHEN...From 2 PM MST this afternoon through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and
  streams may rise out of their banks from ice jam releases.
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas, including
  basements and crawlspaces.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - An atmospheric river will bring a significant warm up along
    with widespread rain through Monday of next week (February
    24). High temperatures will reach into the 40s, with
    overnight temperatures staying above freezing, increasing
    area snowmelt and runoff and introducing the risk for ice jam
    releases.
  - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Prevent Roof & Gutter Issues: Clear gutters and downspouts to allow
proper drainage and reduce the risk of ice dams and leaks.

Remove snow from roofs where safely able to do so.

Prevent Water Ponding & Flooding: Move snow away from home
foundations and clear window wells, to ensure proper drainage.

Be Aware of Standing Water on Roads: Avoid driving through flooded
areas and be cautious of changing conditions.


&&

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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Missoula MT
356 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

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Clearwater-Idaho-
356 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025 /256 AM PST Sat Feb 22 2025/

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MST /1 PM PST/ THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and/or snowmelt and/or ice jam
  continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Clearwater and Idaho Counties in Idaho.

* WHEN...From 2 PM MST  /1 PM PST/ this afternoon through Monday
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
  in poor drainage and urban areas. Runoff will increase the risk
  for rock and mudslides below steep terrain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - An atmospheric river will bring a significant warm up along
    with widespread rain through Monday of next week (February
    24). High temperatures will reach into the upper 40s and low
    50s, with overnight temperatures staying above freezing,
    increasing area snowmelt and runoff.
  - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Prevent Roof & Gutter Issues: Clear gutters and downspouts to allow
proper drainage and reduce the risk of ice dams and leaks.

Remove snow from roofs where safely able to do so.

Prevent Water Ponding & Flooding: Move snow away from home
foundations and clear window wells, to ensure proper drainage.

Be Aware of Standing Water on Roads: Avoid driving through flooded
areas and be cautious of changing conditions.

&&

$$

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