Flood Watch: West Glacier Region; Flathead/Mission Valleys

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Flood Watch — West Glacier Region; Flathead/Mission Valleys Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Montana, including the following areas, the Flathead/Mission Valleys and West Glacier Region. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of rain has already fallen through the higher terrain, particularly the Mission and Swan Ranges. Prolonged moderate to heavy rain through tonight may bring an additional 2 to 4 inches in already saturated area. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology