| Event |
Flood |
| -- Flood Cause |
Heavy Rain / Snow Melt |
| State |
MONTANA |
| County/Area |
MUSSELSHELL |
| WFO |
BYZ |
| Begin Date |
06/07/2011 22:00:00 MST-7 |
| End Date |
06/17/2011 11:00:00 MST-7 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect |
0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect |
0/0 |
| Property Damage |
0.00K |
| Crop Damage |
0.00K |
| Episode Narrative |
The combination of recent rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches across the area and mountain snow melt resulted in rapid water runoff and flooding. As a result, the Musselshell River rose above flood stage from Harlowton to Ryegate, as well as in the towns of Roundup and Musselshell. |
| Event Narrative |
High flows along the Musselshell River from receding floodwaters from May quickly returned to flood as more heavy rainfall moved through the region. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches fell across much of Musselshell County during the 6th and 7th of June. This caused rapid water runoff and similar flooding that had just occurred in May. County officials indicated flooding in the town of Roundup. Several roads were washed out and many others closed due to the flooding. Highways 87 and 12 leading into Roundup were inundated and closed. Evacuations of about 30 homes occurred in Roundup. About eight feet of standing water surrounded the Busy Bee Cafe, a local landmark in Roundup. Many houses and businesses in Roundup were under several feet of water. An estimated 50 structures were inundated with water, some up to their rooftops. In addition, four teenagers had to be rescued from the high waters after disobeying orders to stay out of the area and then became stranded. |
