Mar 23, 2019
Flooding occurred across many areas of south central and southeast Montana during the latter portions of the month. A considerable snow cover existed through the month. Surface and sub-surface ground temperatures remained frozen through the last week of March. Warming temperatures resulted in this snow to quickly melt. Widespread flooding occurred due to the snow melt not being able to soak into the ground. In addition, the warm temperatures allowed river ice to break loose resulting in ice jam
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 814217). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Big Horn County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.