Flood Advisory — Garfield County, Montana
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 17 at 8:47PM MDT until August 18 at 2:45AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Garfield County in northeastern Montana... * WHEN...Until 245 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 845 PM MDT, Local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing with reports of water across roads northwest of Jordan as well as in ditches and poor drainage areas. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen over a short amount of time as a result of the storms. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Jordan and Brusett. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 17, 2026 at 10:47 PM ET · Expires August 18, 2026 at 4:45 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Glasgow MT
Expires
August 18, 2026 at 4:45 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Garfield County, Montana?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 18, 2026 at 4:45 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Garfield County?
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