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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Prairie Elk Colony, 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 2% · 0.0 in · Max wind 16 to 23 mph.
3 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
47
/ 100
For typical homes located in Prairie Elk Colony, MT.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 8 features intersect this tile.
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Prairie Elk Colony, MT
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
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Active alerts near Prairie Elk Colony
Heat Advisory
Effective local time
Heat Advisory issued May 28 at 4:56AM MDT until May 28 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Lake Wind Advisory
Effective local time
Lake Wind Advisory issued May 28 at 4:56AM MDT until May 29 at 4:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Red Flag Warning
Effective local time
Red Flag Warning issued May 27 at 9:48PM MDT until May 28 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in these areas 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: 7% 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: 2% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 16 to 23 mph
Risk score: 11/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 4% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 15 mph
Risk score: 12/100
Sat
MODERATERain chance: 67% · 0.3 in
Max wind: 12 to 16 mph
Risk score: 45/100
Sun
MODERATERain chance: 65%
Max wind: 12 to 20 mph
Risk score: 36/100
Mon
LOWRain chance: 26%
Max wind: 15 mph
Risk score: 20/100
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 Prairie Elk Colony
- 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 Prairie Elk Colony
Does Prairie Elk Colony 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.