flood advisory

It's that time of year - spring rainfall and the last of mountain snowmelt combine for flooding conditions on Montana rivers. The Jefferson River is now under a Flood Advisory.

"Aggressive river rise" due to several inches of rain is in store for counties in eastern Montana, with possible flooding through Friday night. Creeks, streams, and rivers are all at risk and residents should keep a close eye on powerful weather cells.

Flooding due to snowmelt is nothing new in the spring, but flooding in very rural areas is extra dangerous. Having less traffic and fewer people around means less help if you find yourself in a jam on a flooded roadway. Even minor flooding can become an emergency if your vehicle becomes stuck or disabled.

The Gallatin River near Logan is in a precarious spot...minor flooding will be a concern until Wednesday afternoon.

The gorgeous stretch of the Bitterroot River, south of Missoula is experiencing minor flooding now and is under a Flood Advisory until Tuesday evening.

Keep an eye open for certain Missoula streets to flood in the coming days as the Clark Fork River above Missoula is under a Flood Advisory until further notice.

Ice jams continue to be an issue in southwest Montana with water levels near bankfull. We're under a Flood Advisory until Wednesday evening.

Ice jams are rearing their ugly heads near Three Forks, prompting a Flood Advisory until at least noon on Tuesday.

Rain and snow melt on the Dearborn River near Wolf Creek have prompted a Flood Advisory until Friday at 6pm.

Warm temps in the northeast part of Montana has prompted a small stream flooding advisory until Tuesday morning. The rest of the state can't be far behind.

Ice jams are causing problems in the Great Falls area on the Missouri River, prompting a Flood Advisory this week.

A FLOOD WARNING for an ice jam remains in effect until 5:00 p.m Friday for Eastern Madison County.