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2 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Meagher County, Montana has recorded 6 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 2 flash floods and 4 river or area floods. The county has received 10 federal disaster declarations, 2 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1975–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 4, 2011 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Mt - Central Zone 3b Fire Complex | Fire | Jul 24, 2000 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Jul 13, 2000 |
| Severe Storms,ice Jams, Snow Melt, Flooding | Severe Storm | Mar 1, 1997 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Ice Jams | Severe Storm | Feb 4, 1996 |
| Severe Storms & Flooding | Flood | May 27, 1981 |
| Rains, Showmelt, Storms & Flooding | Flood | Jun 28, 1975 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jun 10, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 27, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 5, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 1, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 22, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 3, 2011 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Jun 10, 2023
Several rounds of rain and thunderstorms affected much of Montana during the first half of June. Flash flooding occurred across portions of the region, especially across Fergus County as well as the Rocky Mountains. Fergus County was hit exceptionally hard as several days of occasional heavy rain exasperated area creeks and streams. Casino Creek, located south of Lewistown, was washed out in at...
Flood — May 27, 2019
A slow-moving low pressure system was accompanied by unusually-high amounts of moisture, periods of steady of heavy rain, and some thunderstorms over north-central Montana during May 25th through the early morning of the 28th. In addition, relatively-high snow levels allowed rain to fall on lingering snowpack along the Rocky Mountain Front, where easterly upslope flow enhanced rainfall totals. ...
Flash Flood — Jun 5, 2015
Another upper level disturbance moved across the area with low level moisture allowing for enhanced storm development and decent rainfall rates.
Flood — Jun 1, 2015
A shortwave trough bring upper level support to enhance surface heating allowing for organized storms to produce hail and heavy rains over Central Montana.
Flood — May 22, 2011
The flooding of Spring Creek caused road closures in the area.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Meagher 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 Meagher 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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