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Monday, July 20, 2009
Warm Weather
A strong ridge of high pressure dominated the Northern Rockies over the past weekend, bringing the warmest temperatures so far this year to portions of the region. Afternoon temperatures were well above normal for this time of year, as illustrated in the following graphs for Missoula, Kalispell and Butte.
Missoula (KMSO) high temperatures.
Kalispell (KGPI) high temperatures.
Butte (KBTM) high temperatures.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
June Report
The threat of heavy rain and flooding was the dominate weather hazard our office had to deal with in June as we issued a number of Flash Flood Watches. On June 21, the southeast portion of Lemhi County experienced heavy rain where up to two inches of precipitation fell, causing local small streams to flood and the Lemhi River to rise above flood stage. Flood waters impacted the Lemhi Store and Post Office in Lemhi, as a foot of water covered and washed out Lemhi Back Road. In addition, three to four inches of water covered Highway 28, and McFarland BLM campground (approx. 10 miles north of Leadore) was completely under water. Quite a bit of low land flooding was reported between Tendoy and 5 miles north of Leadore. Staff coordinated effectively with DES and RFC on flood issues. A severe thunderstorm on June 5 blew down trees onto Highway 12, blocking traffic near Syringa in Idaho County.
Warm Springs Creek near Anaconda (May 2009)
Minor flooding occurred along Warm Springs Creek and along other small creeks in Anaconda on May 30th and 31st . Above normal snowpack melted and caused the flooding.
Homes just west of Anaconda being surrounded by water from Warm Springs Creek.
Homes just west of Anaconda being surrounded by water from Warm Springs Creek.
Bitterroott River Flooding (May 2009)
The Bitterroot River had minor flooding due to snowmelt from surrounding mountains in mid to late May of 2009. Most of the flooding that occurred affected county roads, ranch and agricultural land and a few homeowners had water on their property.
County road between Stevensville and Florence.
Low-lying areas between Stevensville and Florence.