A warmer than normal period for early March allowed much of the remaining seasonal snowpack to melt.  With already saturated soils across the area, the melt water easily caused flooding conditions as the run-off was quickly directed through small streams and creeks toward the larger main-stem rivers. Some effected culverts remained partially ice-jammed and were unable to handle the volume of water, resulting in flooding across multiple roadways.  Daniels County officials declared a state of emergency on March 17th.

Flood in ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 16-MAR-17 18:00:00 to 17-MAR-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: WOLF PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported ice jamming causing rising water on Little Porcupine Creek in Frazer, which flooded their barnyard and corrals.

Flood in DANIELS, MONTANA
From 16-MAR-17 18:00:00 to 17-MAR-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: FOUR BUTTES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Daniels County emergency manager reported water from Butte Creek running over North Four Buttes Road, just north of the town of Four Buttes.  Times are estimated.

Flood in DANIELS, MONTANA
From 16-MAR-17 18:00:00 to 17-MAR-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: PEERLESS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Daniels County emergency manager reported water from Hell Creek running over Hell Creek Road, south of the town of Peerless.  Times are estimated.

Flood in SHERIDAN, MONTANA
From 16-MAR-17 18:00:00 to 17-MAR-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: REDSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheridan County dispatch reported water from Wolf Creek running over a number of rural roads stretching from Wolf Creek Road to Rock Springs Road, across southwest portions of the county.

Flood in PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 17-MAR-17 18:27:00 to 20-MAR-17 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: WHITEWATER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The water level at the Frenchman Creek river gauge (FREM8) rose above its flood stage of 12 feet around 7:30 PM local time on the 17th, quickly rose to a crest of 15.52 feet at 10:11 AM local time on 18th, then eventually dropped and remained back down below flood stage at 12:11 AM local time on the 21st.

Flood in ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 16-MAR-17 15:00:00 to 18-MAR-17 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: MCDONALDS DOT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roosevelt County dispatch reported water from Sprague Coulee running over MT-13, approximately 27 miles north of Wolf Point.  Times are estimated.

Flood in ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 16-MAR-17 18:30:00 to 17-MAR-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: WOLF PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roosevelt County dispatch reported water from Flynn Creek running over US Highway 2, approximately 15 miles west of Wolf Point, near mile marker 581. Times are estimated.

Flood in DANIELS, MONTANA
From 16-MAR-17 18:36:00 to 19-MAR-17 05:28:00 (MST-7)
Location: FOUR BUTTES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The water level at the Poplar River gauge, near the international border (PPRM8), rose above its flood stage of 6 feet at 7:27 PM local time on the 16th, quickly crested at 8.92 feet at 12:28 AM local time on the 17th, then eventually dropped and remained below flood stage at 6:30 AM local time on the 19th.

Flood in ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 18-MAR-17 10:57:00 to 18-MAR-17 11:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: POPLAR ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The water level at the Poplar River gauge at Poplar (PLRM8) rose above its flood stage of 15.5 for only a very short time (about 20 minutes) on the 18th: from 11:58 AM to 12:17 PM local time.

Flood in SHERIDAN, MONTANA
From 18-MAR-17 10:09:00 to 21-MAR-17 22:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: ANTELOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The water level on the Big Muddy Creek near Antelope (MGCM8) rose above its flood stage of 12 feet at 8:09 AM local time on the 18th, crested at a new record high stage of 17.84 feet at 10:15 AM on the 20th, and dropped back down below flood stage at 11:30 PM on the 21st.

Flood in ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 16-MAR-17 18:00:00 to 17-MAR-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: POPLAR RAWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roosevelt County dispatch reported water from Poplar River running over roadway S-251, approximately 8 to 11 miles NNE of Poplar. Times are estimated.

Flood in ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 16-MAR-17 18:00:00 to 17-MAR-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CULBERTSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roosevelt County dispatch reported water from Clover Creek running over US Highway 2, approximately 5 miles east of Culbertson, near mile marker 650.  Times are estimated.

Flood in ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 16-MAR-17 18:00:00 to 17-MAR-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: BROCKTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roosevelt County dispatch reported water from Box Elder Creek running over US Highway 2 between mile markers 628 and 629, near the intersection with BIA route 1, approximately 2 to 3 miles east of Brockton. Times are estimated.

Flood in ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 16-MAR-17 18:00:00 to 17-MAR-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: WOLF PT INTL AIRPORT(KOLF)
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roosevelt County dispatch reported water from Tule Creek running over US Highway 2, which caused a vehicle accident at mile marker 602. Times are estimated.