May 7, 2024
A closed upper level low lifted northeast across eastern Montana on May 6th through the 9th. This low merged with a shortwave streaming from the Pacific Northwest. This storm system brought strong winds across Central and North Central Montana with the highest wind gust measured near Whitlash where a mesonet station measured an 87 mph gust. Widespread wind gusts of 55 and 75 mph were measured. Most damage was limited to trees being uprooted and power outages, but an exterior barrier of a high sc
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1184545). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Chouteau County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.