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Flash Flood — Valley, MT

Jul 12, 2024

A storm rapidly developed in Saskatchewan, turned right and tracked southeastward into Montana. The storm spawned a couple other storms that would track east-southeast across Montana counties that border Canada. Funnel clouds, tornadoes and large hail were generated with these storms.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1195037). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Valley, MT

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

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