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Flood — Missoula, MT

Jun 12, 2022

Periods of convective and upslope precipitation brought areal and river flooding June 11 through June 16. Rainfall of 2 to 6 inches was common for the lower elevations of Northwest Montana between June 11 and June 15. Mountain locations received up to 10 inches of moisture over the same period. River flooding continued well into late June for the Flathead River.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1027791). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Missoula, MT

This event is one of many recorded floods in Missoula County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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Missoula, MT · Jun 12, 2022

Periods of convective and upslope precipitation brought areal and river flooding June 11 through June 16. Rainfall of 2 to 6 inches was common for the lower elevations of Northwest Montana between June 11 and June 15.

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