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Flood Information and Resources
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| Ashley Creek in the Flathead, the real water channel is not in this picture. |
Updates on stream flows, weather advisories, road reports, disaster and emergency contacts; how to prepare for flooding; information and resources for flood recovery.
January 12 is Montana Ice Jam Awareness Day
Flood Updates and Emergency Contacts
Daily Situation Reports & Maps / DES
Stream Disturbance Permitting Requirements (pdf)
Flood Advisories (watch, warning, etc.) / NOAA – This Flood Outlook is intended to provide a general outlook for significant river flooding. It is not intended to depict all areas of minor flooding or small-scale events such as localized flooding and/or flash flooding. Please refer to products issued by local NWS offices for official river forecasts and warnings.
Flood Declarations Map 2011 – Declared Montana Counties for Flooding
Travel Reports / Road Conditions – From the Montana Department of Transporation
If you have questions: DES phone # - (406) 324‐4777
Stream Flows & State Water Reservoir Updates
USGS Real-Time Data for Montana: Streamflow – Stations for Montana stream gages organized by major river basin
Dam Information
Montana DNRC State Water Projects – Montana DNRC reservoir elevation for East Fork Rock Creek Reservoir, Tongue River Reservoir, and Middle Creek (Hyalite) Reservoir. Links to fact sheets on Montana DNRC State-Owned Water Projects
Montana DNRC Reservoir Storage Contents – State reservoir content reports updated monthly
Flood Preparation
FEMA Flood Insurance – Information for Homeowners and Renters
FEMA Guide to Reducing Flood Damage – Information for officials in counties, cities and towns on reducing the damage and disruption of localized flooding.
Flood Recovery
- A Guide to Flood Response Funding (pdf)
- Flood Insurance Claims Handbook
- What does flood insurance cover? (pdf)
- Take Action Against Mold & Mildew
- Montana Department of Health & Human Services – Information on disinfecting your well, housing assistance, donations and volunteer opportunities, and more.
- Septic Systems After a Flood
- Your Well: What to do After a Flood (pdf)
Assistance
If Your Property is Flooded
General Tips
- Don't return to your flood-damaged home before the area is declared to be safe by local officials. Returning home can be both physically and mentally challenging. Above all, use caution.
- Check for injuries. Do not attempt to move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of death or further injury. If you must move an unconscious person, first stabilize the neck and back, then call for help immediately.
- Keep a battery-powered radio with you so you can listen for emergency updates and news reports.
- Use a battery-powered flash light to inspect a damaged home.
Note: The flashlight should be turned on outside before entering - the battery may produce a spark that could ignite leaking gas, if present. - Watch out for animals, especially poisonous snakes. Use a stick to poke through debris.
- Be wary of wildlife and other animals
- Use the phone only to report life-threatening emergencies.
- Stay off the streets. If you must go out, watch for fallen objects; downed electrical wires; and weakened walls, bridges, roads, and sidewalks.
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