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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Elkhorn, MT.
Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.
This view focuses on street flooding, ponding in low-lying areas, and how heavy rain tends to behave around this city.
Live risk outlook
LOWLow
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (14/100) · Rain 11% · 0.0 in · Max wind 6 to 14 mph.
2 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
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For typical homes located in Elkhorn, MT.
Baseline context
Flood model is not available for this location yet.
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City snapshot
All hazards combined
Wind risk
Roof stress and gust-driven damage
AQI risk
Current air quality and AQI signal
Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
Wildfire risk
Fuels, dryness, and fire potential
Tornado risk
Historic tornado corridor exposure
Hail risk
Hail frequency and roof impact potential
Local historical hazard map
Elkhorn, MT
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: TFX · radar KTFX
Active alerts near Elkhorn
Red Flag Warning
Effective local time
Red Flag Warning issued July 11 at 2:38PM MDT until July 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
Fire Weather Watch
Effective local time
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Missoula MT on this developing situation.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
No FEMA zones returned for this tile.
NFHL features in tile: 0
Tile risk label: Minimal
Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).
Nearest river gauge (USGS)
No nearby USGS gauges reporting right now.
Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).
Soil saturation (model)
Soil moisture: 12% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 0.00 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 11% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 6 to 14 mph
Risk score: 14/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 23% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 3 to 8 mph
Risk score: 19/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 29% · 0.1 in
Max wind: 3 to 8 mph
Risk score: 22/100
Wed
MODERATERain chance: 72%
Max wind: 6 mph
Risk score: 39/100
Thu
LOWRain chance: 32%
Max wind: 2 to 8 mph
Risk score: 23/100
Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.
Historical flooding exposure
Local flood data facts
Data from FEMA NFHL, USGS gauges, and Open-Meteo soil moisture.
Historical flooding exposure in Elkhorn
- Lowest-lying streets and drainage chokepoints tend to flood first during heavy rain.
- Long-duration rainfall can raise ponding risk even without a named storm.
- Local elevation and canal/river networks can amplify or reduce flood impacts.
Flood & storm risk FAQs for Elkhorn
Does Elkhorn flood often?
Flooding risk depends on elevation, drainage, and rainfall intensity. This model summarizes localized flood patterns from public datasets.
What causes street flooding without a storm surge?
Short bursts of heavy rain can overwhelm drains; longer events can saturate soils and keep water standing even after rain ends.