Weather Alerts For Dayton, MT

# HEADLINE -------------------- FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE A portion of northwest Montana, including the following areas, the Flathead/Mission Valleys and West Glacier Region. WHEN Through late tonight. IMPACTS Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - Anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of rain has already fallen through the higher terrain, particularly the Mission and Swan Ranges. Prolonged moderate to heavy rain through tonight may bring an additional 2 to 4 inches in already saturated area. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology ISSUED AT Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:55 AM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Missoula MT HEADER URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED | Flood Watch # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Flathead/Mission Valleys, West Glacier Region

Closest strike: 8.54 miles Stay Alert! Remain in a safe area until there has been no lightning within 10 miles of this location for 30 minutes. Please be aware that lightning activity can remain high even when a storm is moving away from your location. Even if rain has stopped, do not leave your safe area until WeatherBug indicates that lightning is more than 10 miles away from this selected location. IF OUTDOORS Avoid water, high ground, and open spaces. Avoid all metal objects including electric wires, fences, and machinery. Find a safe area in a building or in a fully enclosed vehicle with the windows completely shut. Unsafe places include underneath canopies, small picnic or rain shelters, convertibles, or near trees. IF INDOORS Avoid water and stay away from doors and windows. Avoid using a hard line telephone. Take off headphones. Turn off, unplug, and stay away from appliances, computers, power tools, and TV sets. Lightning may strike exterior electric and phone lines, inducing shocks to inside equipment.