Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Seattle WA
656 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
WAC009-027-029-031-033-035-041-045-053-055-057-061-067-073-101600-
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Clallam-Grays Harbor-Island-Jefferson-King-Kitsap-Lewis-Mason-
Pierce-San Juan-Skagit-Snohomish-Thurston-Whatcom-
Including Lynnwood, Anacortes, Burlington, Langley, Freeland,
Marysville, Everett, Chehalis, Lacey, Sequim, Bremerton, Hoquiam,
Mount Vernon, Seattle, Tacoma, Shelton, Aberdeen, Tumwater,
Silverdale, Port Townsend, Bellingham, Edmonds, Fords Prairie,
Friday Harbor, Sedro-Woolley, and Olympia
656 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington,
including the following counties, in northwest Washington,
Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, San Juan,
Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King, Lewis,
Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains
and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and
streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An atmospheric river will continue to impact the area through
much of the week and bring periods moderate to heavy rain to
the region. Sharp rises are expected on area rivers,
especially those flowing off the Olympics and Cascades.
Urban and small stream flooding is possible for areas with
poor drainage.
Saturated soils will bring increased potential for landslides
and debris flows on burn scars.
- 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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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Spokane WA
540 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
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Chelan-
Including the cities of Chelan, Leavenworth, Wenatchee, Plain,
Manson, Entiat, and Cashmere
540 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the
following county, Chelan.
* WHEN...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes and near
recently burned areas may be at risk from rock and mud slides.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An atmospheric river will bring an extended period of
moderate to heavy rainfall to western and central Chelan
County late Tuesday afternoon through early Friday. Rain and
snowmelt will bring an increased risk for urban and small
stream flooding and mud and rock slides on burn scars.
- 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.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Spokane WA
540 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
IDC009-055-079-101500-
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Benewah-Kootenai-Shoshone-
Including the cities of Pinehurst, Kellogg, Mullan, St. Maries,
Cataldo, Rathdrum, Post Falls, Coeur d`Alene, Santa, Murray,
Hayden, Bayview, Osburn, Smelterville, Wallace, Prichard, Worley,
Tensed, Athol, Calder, Emida, Plummer, St. Joe, and Kingston
540 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of North Idaho, including the following
counties, Benewah, Kootenai and Shoshone.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
There will also be a risk of mud and rock slides in steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An atmospheric river will bring an extended period of
moderate to heavy rainfall to the central Idaho Panhandle
Tuesday evening through early Friday. Rain and snowmelt will
bring an increased risk for urban and small stream flooding
and mud and rock slides in steep terrain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
JW
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Spokane WA
424 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...The National Weather Service in Spokane WA has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Washington...
Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County.
Wenatchee River at Peshastin affecting Chelan County.
Entiat River near Ardenvoir affecting Chelan County.
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Idaho...
Coeur d Alene River at Cataldo affecting Kootenai and Shoshone
Counties.
St Joe River at Calder affecting Shoshone County.
For the Entiat River...including Ardenvoir...flooding is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 800 AM PST.
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IDC055-079-101600-
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424 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO FRIDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Coeur d Alene River at Cataldo.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night to Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 42.0 feet, Portions of the campground south of I-90
and Dudley Road, downstream of Cataldo, may be underwater if
floodplain storage areas are already full of water. This includes
areas around Cataldo Mission exit.
At 42.5 feet, Portions of Riverview Road between Cataldo and
Kingston will be flooded, especially near Abbey Road and below
Fast Hill Road. Lowlands around Latour Creek Road will fill with
water.
At 43.0 feet, Minor flooding of farmland from Cataldo downstream
to Rose Lake and Harrison is likely. The campground at Cataldo
will also begin to flood. Portions of Dudley Road, west of Latour
Creek, will likely be underwater and impassable. If there is
significant water already in the floodplain, these impacts may
occur at lower stages. Old Coeur d`Alene River Road on the North
Fork of the Coeur d`Alene River near Enaville may begin to flood
north of the Bumblebee Bridge.
At 44.0 feet, Homes near the river may experience some flooding of
basements. Water will begin to cover CCC Road near the Mennonite
Church. Some water will be over the section of Latour Creek Road
immediately south of Interstate 90, near the campground. Due to
the high water table some homes behind the Cataldo levee will be
surrounded by water.
At 45.0 feet, The County may begin pumping operations behind
levels above this stage if the river is expected to remain over
flood stage for a long duration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 41.1 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 43.0 feet. The river is forecast to crest
near 44.5 feet Thursday afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4752 11620 4742 11673 4750 11680 4764 11626
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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Spokane WA
424 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...The National Weather Service in Spokane WA has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Washington...
Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County.
Wenatchee River at Peshastin affecting Chelan County.
Entiat River near Ardenvoir affecting Chelan County.
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Idaho...
Coeur d Alene River at Cataldo affecting Kootenai and Shoshone
Counties.
St Joe River at Calder affecting Shoshone County.
For the Entiat River...including Ardenvoir...flooding is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 800 AM PST.
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424 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO EARLY
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...St Joe River at Calder.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night to early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Water may cover the low spots on Calder
Road between the St Joe River Road and the Calder Bridge.
At 11.0 feet, Flooding in riverside RV areas near Meadow and Oxbow
Lanes downstream of Calder to the Cutthroat Resort.
At 13.0 feet, Bear Creek will begin to back up from the St Joe
River and may start to spill into the town of Calder, flooding the
low spots in yards, roads and parking lots.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet. The river is forecast to crest
near 13.3 feet Thursday afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4739 11632 4735 11604 4717 11604 4721 11635
$$
JW
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Spokane WA
424 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...The National Weather Service in Spokane WA has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Washington...
Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County.
Wenatchee River at Peshastin affecting Chelan County.
Entiat River near Ardenvoir affecting Chelan County.
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Idaho...
Coeur d Alene River at Cataldo affecting Kootenai and Shoshone
Counties.
St Joe River at Calder affecting Shoshone County.
For the Entiat River...including Ardenvoir...flooding is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 800 AM PST.
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424 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING TO EARLY SATURDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Wenatchee River at Peshastin.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening to early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor flooding of low-lying areas near the
river can be expected.
At 13.0 feet, Flooding is likely in low-lying areas, especially in
the Cashmere area.
At 15.0 feet, Major flooding is likely throughout the valley
between Leavenworth and Wenatchee.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 8.7 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet. The river is forecast to crest
near 15.7 feet Thursday afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4752 12084 4769 12073 4752 12030 4739 12031
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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Spokane WA
424 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...The National Weather Service in Spokane WA has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Washington...
Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County.
Wenatchee River at Peshastin affecting Chelan County.
Entiat River near Ardenvoir affecting Chelan County.
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Idaho...
Coeur d Alene River at Cataldo affecting Kootenai and Shoshone
Counties.
St Joe River at Calder affecting Shoshone County.
For the Entiat River...including Ardenvoir...flooding is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 800 AM PST.
&&
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424 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO EARLY FRIDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Entiat River near Ardenvoir.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night to early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, Flooding of some homes and orchards in the
Entiat Valley is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 2.6 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Thursday morning.
The river is forecast to crest near 8.5 feet Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 7.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4790 12058 4798 12049 4769 12021 4759 12025
$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Portland OR
356 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
ORZ101>117-119>124-126-127-WAZ201>211-100800-
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Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-Central Coast of
Oregon-North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-Central Oregon Coast
Range Lowlands-North Oregon Coast Range-Central Oregon Coast
Range-Lower Columbia River-Tualatin Valley-Portland West Hills
and Chehalem Mountain-Inner Portland Metro-East Portland Metro-
Outer Southeast Portland Metro-West Central Willamette Valley-
East Central Willamette Valley-Benton County Lowlands-Linn County
Lowlands-West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft-West
Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor-Upper Hood River Valley-
Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor-Clackamas County
Cascade Foothills-Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties-
North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-South
Washington Coast-Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands-Willapa Hills-
Cowlitz County Lowlands-North Clark County Lowlands-Inner
Vancouver Metro-East Clark County Lowlands-South Washington
Cascade Foothills-West Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor-
Central Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor-South Washington
Cascades-
Including the cities of Sellwood, Portland, Tigard, Florence,
Kelso, Willapa, Detroit, Battle Ground, Rainier, Brightwood,
Underwood, Bennett Pass, Rhododendron, Mary`s Peak, Bonneville,
Scappoose, Sandy, McKenzie Pass, Oregon City, Amboy, Lost Lake,
Vancouver, Brooklyn, Monroe, Newberg, Cascade Locks, Sylvan Hill,
Sunset Summit, Sherwood, Rooster Rock, Troutdale, Lake Merwin,
Waldport, Lake Oswego, Estacada, Carson, Albany, Yacolt,
Parkdale, Lebanon, Keizer, Naselle, Happy Valley, Grand Ronde
Indian Reservation, Santiam Junction, Corbett, Hoskins, Rockaway
Beach, Ridgefield, Salmon Creek, Cherryville, Warrenton, Dallas,
Multnomah Falls, Alma, Camas, Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Rockcreek,
Government Camp, Ocean Park, Washougal, Salem, Manzanita,
Stevenson, Philomath, Stayton, Cathlamet, Skyline Drive, Eagle
Creek, Timothy Lake, Woodland, Evergreen, Mt. St. Helens,
Neskowin, Castle Rock, Molalla, Horton, Mapleton, Gresham, Hood
River, Wyeth, Breitenbush Springs, Tombstone Summit, Odell,
Kalama, Seaside, Silver Falls, Lebam, Welches, Brush Prairie,
Clatskanie, Sheridan, Cannon Beach, Fairview, Glenwood, Lincoln
City, Woodburn, Larch Mountain, Necanicum, Pacific City, Newport,
Tokeland, Astoria, Longview, Vernonia, Long Beach, Indian Heaven
Wilderness, Hockinson, Toutle, Alsea, Brownsville, Wilsonville,
Rosburg, McMinnville, Monmouth, Valsetz, Wilson River Summit,
North Bonneville, Chehalem Mountain, Tillamook, Mill City, Beacon
Rock SP, Boring, Raymond, Silverton, Knappa, Cape Horn,
Corvallis, St. Helens, Jewell, Grand Ronde, La Center, Santiam
Pass, and Harrisburg
356 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Counties in Oregon: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia,
Hood River, western portions of Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion,
Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill.
Counties in Washington: Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, Skamania, and
Wahkiakum.
* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event.
People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in
canyons, and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk
from rapidly moving landslides.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Over the past 24 hours, around 2.5 to 5 inches of rain has
fallen over the north Oregon Cascades, south Washington
Cascades, Willapa Hills, north Oregon Coast Range, south
Washington coast, and northern and central Oregon coast. 1.0
to 3.0 inches of rain has fallen over the Lower Columbia,
Cowlitz Valley, and greater Portland/Vancouver metro. This
will maintain an elevated threat for urban and river
flooding. Additional rainfall of 2.0 to 4.0 inches over the
Cascades and Coastal mountains. Landslides in areas of steep
terrain will be possible due to saturated soils, as well as
debris flows over recently burned 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.
&&
$$
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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
202 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
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Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-Simcoe Highlands-Upper Slopes of
the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-Lower Slopes of the Eastern
Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Easton, Appleton, Roslyn, Naches,
Sunnyside, Bickleton, Yakima, Thorp, Cle Elum, Ellensburg,
Cliffdell, Goldendale, and Toppenish
202 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Washington,
including the following areas, in central Washington, Kittitas
Valley, Simcoe Highlands and Yakima Valley. In south central
Washington, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest
and Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are running high
and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Flooding has already been reported along the Naches and
Yakima Rivers. More rain is expected to occur through the
week, with heavy rain expected to fall over the Cascades the
remainder of Tuesday into Wednesday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
CE
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
.Near-record precipitation is possible this week as two Atmospheric
Rivers will move through the region. The first one arrives today and
continues through Tuesday, followed by a second, stronger one
Tuesday night through Thursday. Between 4 and 10 inches of moderate
to heavy rain are expected in the mountains. For some locations,
near record rainfall amounts are possible. The rain, falling on the
current snowpack, combined with mild nighttime temperatures will
increase snowmelt. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach
critical levels.
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Clearwater-Idaho-
1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025 /1153 AM PST Mon Dec 8 2025/
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and panhandle Idaho, including the
following counties, in central Idaho, Idaho. In panhandle Idaho,
Clearwater.
* WHEN...From 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ this afternoon through Thursday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and
ditches may become clogged with debris. People, structures, and
roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths
of canyons may be at risk from landslides.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A prolonged atmospheric river is expected to bring periods of
heavy rain to Idaho and Clearwater Counties, Monday night
through Thursday. Rising snow levels will lead to a rain on
snow event for elevations below 7,000 feet Monday night into
Tuesday morning. The precipitation rates will briefly
decrease Tuesday afternoon, before a second surge of moisture
arrives Tuesday night into Thursday morning with snow levels
rising to near 8,000 feet. By Thursday, significant
precipitation totals are forecast, with 2 to 5 inches in the
valleys and 5 to 10 inches in the mountains, with locally
higher totals over mountain crests. Landslides in areas of
steep terrain and minor flooding in urban and poor drainage
areas is possible.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
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. Monitor basements for water
intrusion. You may want to preemptively shovel snow away from your
home.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
.Near-record precipitation is possible this week as two Atmospheric
Rivers will move through the region. The first one arrives today and
continues through Tuesday, followed by a second, stronger one
Tuesday night through Thursday. Between 4 and 10 inches of moderate
to heavy rain are expected in the mountains. For some locations,
near record rainfall amounts are possible. The rain, falling on the
current snowpack, combined with mild nighttime temperatures will
increase snowmelt. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach
critical levels.
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Mineral-
1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Montana, including the following
county, Mineral.
* WHEN...From 5 PM MST this afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and
ditches may become clogged with debris. People, structures, and
roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths
of canyons may be at risk from landslides.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A prolonged atmospheric river is expected to bring periods of
heavy rain to Mineral County, Monday night through Thursday.
Rising snow levels will lead to a rain on snow event for
elevations below 7,000 feet Monday night into Tuesday
morning. The precipitation rates will briefly decrease
Tuesday afternoon, before a second surge of moisture arrives
Tuesday night into Thursday morning with snow levels rising
to around 8,000 feet. By Thursday, significant precipitation
totals are forecast, with 1 to 5 inches in the valleys and 5
to 8 inches in the mountains, with locally higher totals over
mountain crests. Landslides in areas of steep terrain and
minor flooding in urban and poor drainage areas is possible.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
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. Monitor basements for water
intrusion. You may want to preemptively shovel snow away from your
home.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
.Near-record precipitation is possible this week as two Atmospheric
Rivers will move through the region. The first one arrives today and
continues through Tuesday, followed by a second, stronger one
Tuesday night through Thursday. Between 4 and 10 inches of moderate
to heavy rain are expected in the mountains. For some locations,
near record rainfall amounts are possible. The rain, falling on the
current snowpack, combined with mild nighttime temperatures will
increase snowmelt. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach
critical levels.
MTC029-047-053-089-092115-
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Flathead-Lake-Lincoln-Sanders-
1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Montana, including the following
counties, Flathead, Lake, Lincoln and Sanders.
* WHEN...From 5 PM MST this afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and
ditches may become clogged with debris. Rockfall is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A prolonged atmospheric river event will bring periods of
moderate to heavy rainfall to the region. Snow levels will
rise to 6,000 to 7,000 feet during the first moisture plume
on Tuesday. Snow levels will fall temporarily to 3,000 to
5,000 feet Tuesday night before rising again to 6,000 to
9,000 feet Wednesday and Thursday. Between 4 and 10 inches of
total precipitation will fall this week in the mountains and
upslope regions and between 1 and 4 inches of total rainfall
is expected in the valleys. Landslides in areas of steep
terrain and minor flooding in urban and poor drainage areas
are possible.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
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. Monitor basements for water
intrusion. You may want to preemptively shovel snow away from your
home.
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