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Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies this Weekend

A Pacific storm and atmospheric river will impact the Pacific Northwest states and northern Rockies this weekend, bringing locally heavy low elevations rain and heavy high elevation snow in the mountains. By Sunday over the Interior Northwest, rain combined with snowmelt will increase the risk of flood hazards. Flood Watches are in effect. Read More >

BobCat Burn Area – Flash Flood/Debris Flow Information

*** This includes portions of the Bull Mountains east of US-87 to just east of Fattig Creek***
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Flash Floods and Debris Flows will quickly inundate streams, channels, and low-lying areas.
Remain aware of the environment around you.
If rainfall is occurring in or upstream of your location, and you are in or near a burned area,
You Are at Risk!

Specific Locations at Risk
Populated Locations
Subdivisions within the Burn Perimeter
Residences along creeks/streams/coulees downstream to the Musselshell River

Roads
US-87, Fattig Creek Rd, East Parrot Creek Rd, West Parrot Creek Rd, Rehder Rd,
Bruner Mountain Rd, Beard Rd

Rivers/Streams
Halfbreed Creek, Fattig Creek, East Parrot Creek, West Parrot Creek, Rehder Coulee

Frequency of Potential Flooding Rainfall Events for this Burn Scar:
Average of 5 events per year