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Flash Flood Warning in effect, roads impacted in Great Falls

Posted at 4:38 PM, Jun 27, 2019
and last updated 2019-06-27 19:21:40-04

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 6:15 p.m. for Cascade County as a thunderstorm brings rain and hail to the area.

Initial reports indicate roads have been impacted across Great Falls, including 10th Avenue South and 15th Street.

Great Falls Fire Rescue reported that water is now across the road on 9th Street between Central Avenue and 2nd Avenue North. The 1st Avenue North underpass is experiencing significant traffic delays due to water and a stalled vehicle.

Several manhole covers are also now missing due to the rapid rainfall and runoff.

The Great Falls Police Department reported that several roads are impacted right now including:

  • Central Ave West & 3rd St NW – traffic signal is out
  • 10th Ave S & 6th St – flooding on the roadway
  • 1st Ave N – road closed from River Dr to Park Dr
  • 6th St & Park Dr railroad bridge – flooding on roadway
  • Great Falls (MTN News Photo)
  • Great Falls (MTN News Photo)
  • The intersection of Northwest Bypass and 3rd St. NW experienced significant flooding June 27, 2019. (MTN News Photo)
  • Great Falls (MTN News Photo)
  • Great Falls (MTN News Photo)
  • Great Falls (MTN News Photo)
  • Between Hobson and Lewistown (Courtesy: Lori Stevenson)
  • Highwood (Courtesy: Andrea Pasha)
  • Turner (Courtesy: Raegan Conlan)
  • Rocky Boy Reservation (Courtesy: John Collins)
  • Near Judith Gap (Courtesy: Stacy Dalby)
  • Near Conrad (Courtesy: Mike Koenig)
  • Near Lewistown (Courtesy: Lacie Dirkson)
  • Near Lewistown (Courtesy: Kathleen Kirpach)
  • Near Roundup (Courtesy: Storm Chaser John Ojeda)
  • Near Roundup (Courtesy: Storm Chaser John Ojeda)

Drivers are advised to use caution. The National Weather Service recommended parking in a safe spot and waiting for the storm to pass.

The storm prediction center had placed most of central and northeastern Montana under an enhanced risk for severe storms.

The regions are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m. Thursday.

Due to the severe weather, the public is advised to find safe shelter and remain up-to-date on weather conditions.

Montana Department of Transportation resources:


STORMTracker Weather resources:

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Posted by Great Falls MT Police Department on Thursday, June 27, 2019