Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River expected to see record flooding in the next month
The
As of Wednesday afternoon it was at 6.7 feet at the river gauge in
This weekend it is expected to exceed 7 feet, Yellowstone County Disaster and Emergency Services Coordinator
"That said, with runoff as a whole this spring, we are expecting to see significant flooding on the Clarks Fork, so we don't want folks to be fooled that that was the runoff or high water isn't going to be that bad," Shoemaker said. "Our expectation is that we're going to see quite a bit of water on the Clarks Fork, with lots of flooding."
With snowpack in the upper
The Clarks Fork is expected to crest in late May or early June, said
Current conditions are comparable to those in spring of 2011, Kohley added, when many parts of south-central
While
In
"I'm always concerned about the
Kohler warned residents to be prepared to leave, even if they've dealt with flooding issues before. He also recommended preparing an emergency kit and remembering to grab medications, diapers, baby food and other supplies that people will need if they get flooded out of their homes.
And despite the obvious appeal of fast-moving water to paddlers, Shoemaker requested they wait for the river to recede before launching into the
"It's not just hazardous for the person that uses it, it's hazardous for the search-and-rescue crews that have to come get them," he said.
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