Flood Warning

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Lewis and Clark MT-
240 AM MDT TUE MAY 15 2018

...A FLOOD WARNING FOR RAIN AND SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115
PM MDT THURSDAY FOR LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY...

As of Tuesday morning, flooding continues to impact portions of
Lewis and Clark County. The flooding is currently having the most
impacts in the Helena valley and in the Lincoln area. The flood
warning will remain in effect until impacts from the flooding have
decreased.

For the Helena valley, Tenmile Creek as started a small upward trend
as of Monday evening. The creek will most likely remain steady this
morning, then expect another rise late this afternoon through this
evening. The creek was near 4.2 feet this morning, and could rise to
between 4.3 feet, and 4.5 feet this afternoon. Possible rainfall
later in the week could also increase water rises.

In the Lincoln area, flooding continues to impact locations near the
Blackfoot River the most. With warm temperatures today, expect
increased snowpack runoff this afternoon and evening.

Reminder, some roadways are closed because of the flooding. Do not
drive around road closed signs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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LAT...LON 4792 11308 4794 11298 4761 11281 4765 11255
      4751 11205 4720 11205 4713 11179 4692 11179
      4679 11149 4674 11164 4657 11165 4657 11202
      4642 11231 4665 11231 4670 11253 4684 11254
      4684 11280 4717 11279 4718 11306 4772 11317

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Brusda