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Flash Flood — Fergus, MT

Jun 7, 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 least two locations with significant road repairs required. Cottonwood Creek to the west of Casino Cre

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1105720). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Fergus, MT

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