3:09 AM
— 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
continue to be possible over the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Burn
Scars.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Montana, including the following
area, Northwest Beaverhead County.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Burn
Scars is expected up to and during the period of the watch.
Residents near the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Burn Scars should
prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with
information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger
flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and
debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional precipitation today may contribute to flooding and
debris flows in some drainages near the Bobcat Lakes and Sand
Creek burn scars.
- Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Areas near the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Burn Scars, including
portions of the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
3:09 AM
— 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
are possible over the Horse Gulch area and burn scars from the
summer of 2026.
* WHERE...A portion of central Montana, including the following
areas, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Elkhorn and Boulder
Mountains and Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Horse Gulch area and burn scars
from the summer of 2026 is expected up to and during the period of
the watch. Residents near the Horse Gulch area and burn scars from
the summer of 2026 should prepare for potential debris flow. Be
sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities.
Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas,
urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent
wildfire burn scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy
rainfall over recent burn scars, which may lead to flash flooding
and debris flows.
- Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Areas near recent burn scars from the summer 2026 and the Horse
Gulch area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Order terminated 7/7/2026: Use of vehicles off road prohibition for the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
The area closure associated with the BOBCAT LAKES and SAND CREEK FIRES has been updated, effective Saturday, September 19th at 6:00 a.m. This modification OPENS the area immediately adjacent to Elkhorn Hot Springs for public access. The remainder of the existing CLOSURE is still IN EFFECT for…
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Road and trail closures associated with the MOOSE FIRE have been updated. The Beaver Creek Road (FS Road # 5060) is still CLOSED from the junction with Ross Fork Road (FS Road #70), north to Stephens Reservoir for public and firefighter safety due to the presence of numerous pieces of heavy…
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Beginning around August 17th and continuing for approximately 4 weeks, two bridges over Ruby Creek on Forest Service Road (FSR) 624, also referred to as Gibbonsville Road, will be closed for bridge replacements. This project is necessary to maintain long-term safe access and improve road…
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Montana Backcountry Discovery Route Riders: Due to recent rain events on the Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest, a small section of the Montana BDR has become nearly impassable. The Forest has received multiple reports of riders getting stuck, and we even received word of an injury occurring.…
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DESCRIBED AREA/ROADS/TRAILSThe closure applies to approximately 1 mile of NFS Road 78175 where it goes through NFS land in the western edge of Section 14, Township 5 North, Range 11 Wes, as depicted in the attached map.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
The purpose of this Order is for public safety, the mill site is unstable with heavy metals in the soil and the adit area is flooded with falling rock at the portal entrance.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Possession and operation of motorized vehicles off any National Forest System roads within Wilderness Study Areas, as described and depicted on the attached order and maps, are prohibited. The order covers the Sapphire and West Pioneer Wilderness Study Areas.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Food storage order is in effect annually from March 1 to December 1 on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Butte Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest: possessing or storing any material containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including wood pallets and construction debris, that could be used as…
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
A package of restrictions for the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests regarding travel and camping with stock, campfires, group size, and mandatory party/individual registration.
Bitterroot National Forest
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Bitterroot National Forest
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
Bitterroot National Forest
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
Bitterroot National Forest
As of Sept. 1, 2026, Lost Horse Road (Forest Service Road 429) and Lick Creek Road (FS 5621) are OPEN.The 75 Road has reopened due to the improved conditions from recent moisture and reduced temperatures in the fire area. The 711 Road has also opened as of Sept. 15, 2026. Travelers and…
Bitterroot National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions.