May 1, 1997
Snowmelt flooding caused numerous road closures and road washouts throughout the region. In Flathead County, at least three road washouts were reported and one bridge damaged. At least 50 homes were flooded, mainly along Ashley Creek and the Stillwater, Swan and Whitefish Rivers. 50 people were isolated along Truman Creek, which washed out an access road. In Missoula County, at least four bridges were damaged, including a collapsed bridge on Sun Ray Lane in Lolo. Hardest hit was property along
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5600147). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Kootenai/cabinet Region County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.