Ravalli County Commissioners issued an emergency proclamation on Monday morning due to the increasing flood danger from The Bitterroot River and other waterways.
The Missoula County Office of Emergency Management called an unusual Sunday afternoon press conference to announce historic flood levels headed for western Montana in the next few days that could extend into the summer
Waters of the Clark Fork River continue to flood their banks today. Meteorologist Luke Robinson said even though levels have receded slightly, more water is coming
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are contemplating whether or not changes need to be made when it comes to river recreation on the West Fork and Upper Bitterroot.
The National Weather Service Office in Missoula has declared a flood watch for western Montana starting at 3:00 p.m. on Monday and continuing through late Tuesday night.
Warm temperatures and melting snow pack are leading to warnings from Ravalli County Sheriff Steve Holton about recreating on or near the Bitterroot River.