Flash Flood Watch
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT

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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
119 PM MDT Mon May 20 2024

.Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

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Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Monarch and Neihart
119 PM MDT Mon May 20 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central Montana, including the following
  area, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Rain, heavy at times, is possible Wednesday into Thursday.
    Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Snow is
    possible for elevations above 7000 feet. This amount of
    rainfall, combined with currently saturated ground
    conditions, could result in flooding of creeks and steams in
    the Monarch and Neihart areas.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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