Jun 3, 2023
June began with river flooding along Clear Creek near Chinook, which reached Major Flood Stage for the second time this spring. In fact, Clear Creek recorded its third highest crest on record, as of writing. Fergus County, especially locations south of Lewistown, also experienced flooding due to heavy rainfall. Elsewhere, isolated severe thunderstorms occurred as a spring-like storm system moved across the area.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1105750). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Blaine County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.