This is How to Report Flooding in Your Area to the Montana NWS

In the technology driven world we live in, human input is still a very much needed part of most of our day to day lives.  A perfect example of this is the weather pattern the state of Montana sits in right now.

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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Montana is looking for individuals to report areal flooding instances that have and are occurring in not just this current storm, but future storms in the summer to keep everyone more informed on the weather.

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This is How to Report Flooding in Your Area to the Montana NWS

As Mother Nature continues to bring rain showers across central Montana, there are some worries that flooding could occur in our local streams, creeks and rivers.  Even the Cascade County Sheriff's Office has been vigil and continues to monitor situations within the county:

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Residents of the county, and anywhere in the state that observe flooding are able to report it to the National Weather Service within their area.  For Central Montana, the office is located in Great Falls, and they've offered tips on how to get accurate information to them and emergency service agencies.

Use the TLC Method When Reporting to the National Weather Service in Montana

When reporting areal flooding in the Great Falls area, the local NWS office requests that residents use a simple formula for information called "TLC".  The method includes:

1. (T) Time - What time did the flooding happen and is it still occurring
2. (L) Location - Where are you reporting from, including the city or closest one to you; distance to the nearest town center is also helpful
3. (C) Condition - What type of flooding is happening.  River, stream, streets or if there is any damage to property or roadway closures.

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Those 3 factors help weather and emergency agencies better respond to immediate dangers occurring in specific areas.  The Cascade County Disaster and Emergency Services agency remind those that are near flooding to be safe, and "should flooding develop, regardless of if the roadway is paved or not, do NOT drive through any flood waters."