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Flood — Daniels, MT

Mar 15, 1999

Rapidly melting snow pack caused area creeks and streams to overflow their banks. Some road damage including a few road washouts and closures were a result. A small ranch dam broke in eastern Valley County as a result of the high water flow and a few cows were temporarily stranded.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5683218). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Daniels, MT

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