


Flood Potential Outlook
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
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944 FGUS75 KTFX 252254 ESFTFX MTC001-007-013-031-043-049-057-059-262200- Hydrologic Outlook National Weather Service Great Falls MT 454 PM MDT Mon Aug 25 2025 ...Widespread rainfall and embedded thunderstorms expected over Southwest and portions of Central Montana Tuesday night through Friday... Monsoon moisture will slowly move northward and bring periods of widespread rain and embedded thunderstorms to Southwest and portions of Central Montana Tuesday night through Friday. Localized heavier downpours in excess of a half inch per hour can be expected with the heavier cells in addition to the general four day storm totals between a quarter to an inch and a half. The most persistent and heaviest rainfall is expected along and south of I90 on Wednesday and Thursday. Impacts will mostly be limited to sensitive burn scars or other normally flood prone locations or areas of steep terrain and may include instances of localized flooding, debris flows, and rock slides. Those considering any backcountry travel for Wednesday and Thursday of this week should be prepared for periods of excessive rainfall, muddy roads, and potential localized flooding. $$ RG