Alertes en vigueurCharlo, MT

The National Weather Service in Missoula has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Montana Swan River Near Bigfork affecting Flathead, Lake and Missoula Counties. .Heavy rain combined with mountain snowpack melt may cause flows in rivers to increase quickly and reach critical levels. For the Swan Riverincluding Near Bigforkflooding is possible.
What: Flooding is possible.
Where: Swan River Near Bigfork.
When: From Monday morning to Tuesday evening.
Impacts: At 6.5 feet, Flooding affects low lying areas adjacent to the river. At 6.6 feet, Flooding affects low lying areas north of Lion Creek Road and adjacent to the river.
Additional Details: - At 11:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 4.8 feet. - ForecastFlood stage may be reached late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. Forecast crest is at 6.6 feet on the evening of June 1. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.