Active AlertsRavalli
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Hydrologic Outlook
What: Widespread Moderate to Heavy Precipitation Where: Western Montana Counties: Flathead, Lake, Missoula, Powell, Granite, Ravalli, Deer Lodge, and Silver Bow Timing: Saturday May 30 through Monday June 1, 2026 Relevant factors: Total precipitation amounts of 1 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts possible in higher terrain along the divide. Ongoing snowmelt and recent precipitation has kept stream and river levels rising. Anticipate further rises in local waterways, rockfall and mudslide potential in steep terrain, as well as possible urban and low-land flooding. The Clark Fork River near Missoula is currently forecast to reach near 8 feet by Monday afternoon, June 1. The Flathead River near Columbia Falls is currently forecast to reach near 14 feet by Tuesday night, June 2. Additional information will be provided at or before Noon MDT on May 29th.