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River overflow along the main-stem rivers dominates flood events in Daniels County. Between 2003 and 2023, NOAA Storm Events data recorded 11 flood events and 8 flash flood events. For example, in March 2017, a rapid snowmelt combined with saturated soils and ice-jammed culverts led to flooding across multiple roadways. More recently, in June 2023, widespread heavy rain caused both flooding and flash flooding.
Residents with properties located near streams, creeks, and main-stem rivers should pay the most attention to flood risk. Homeowners in areas without a Base Flood Elevation (BFE) designation are also advised to be particularly aware of potential flood impacts.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
4 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Daniels County, Montana has recorded 19 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 8 flash floods and 11 river or area floods. The county has received 8 federal disaster declarations, 4 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1986–2023)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Flooding | Flood | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Flooding | Flood | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Flooding | Flood | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 4, 2011 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Heavy Rains, Landslides & Flooding | Flood | Feb 24, 1986 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Mar 2, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 2, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 16, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 18, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 17, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 17, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 7, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 22, 2008 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 29, 2004 | — |
| Flood | May 29, 1999 | — |
Flash Flood — Jun 2, 2023
A stagnant pattern combined with unusually moist air, led to widespread heavy rain that|generated a round of flooding and flash flooding.
Flood — Mar 16, 2017
A warmer than normal period for early March allowed much of the remaining seasonal snowpack to melt. With already saturated soils across the area, the melt water easily caused flooding conditions as the run-off was quickly directed through small streams and creeks toward the larger main-stem rivers. Some effected culverts remained partially ice-jammed and were unable to handle the volume of wa...
Flood — May 18, 2011
Areas of heavy rain produced flooding on small streams in most of northeast Montana. The rainfall across the area during the month of May totaled 300 to 600 percent of normal.
Flood — Jun 17, 2011
Two to three inches of rain fell across the already saturated soils to raise creek and stream levels. Much of this rain fell in southern Saskatchewan, therefore the tributaries from there had the worse flooding.
Flash Flood — Jun 17, 2011
Two to three inches of rain fell across the already saturated soils to raise creek and stream levels. Much of this rain fell in southern Saskatchewan, therefore the tributaries from there had the worse flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Daniels County, Montana:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Daniels County, Montana that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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