Jan 15, 2020
A prolonged period of single digit and sub-zero temperatures caused large areas of anchor ice developed on the Spring Creek in the northeastern section of Choteau, which caused up to a couple of feet flood water to enter parts of a nearby residential area and a section of railroad. The impacts from the overland flooding were mostly confined to vacant lots. However, there were reports of basement flooding in up to 80 residential houses within the city. It wasn���t clear how much of a role t
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 872794). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Teton County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.