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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Fairfield, 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 (11/100) · Rain 3% · 0.0 in · Max wind 32 to 38 mph.
2 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
1
/ 100
For typical homes located in Fairfield, MT.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 1 features intersect this tile.
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Local hazard map
Fairfield, MT
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
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Active alerts near Fairfield
Blowing Dust Advisory
Effective local time
Blowing Dust Advisory issued February 26 at 10:54AM MST until February 26 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the warning period.
High Wind Warning
Effective local time
High Wind Warning issued February 26 at 10:54AM MST until February 27 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the warning period.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: D (100% of features)
SFHA share: 0% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 1
Tile risk label: High
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: 14% 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: 3% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 32 to 38 mph
Risk score: 11/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 17% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 21 to 28 mph
Risk score: 17/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 26% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 7 to 10 mph
Risk score: 20/100
Sun
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 2 to 8 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Mon
LOWRain chance: 1%
Max wind: 10 to 14 mph
Risk score: 10/100
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 Fairfield
- 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 Fairfield
Does Fairfield 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.