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2 major disaster declarations approved for Montana

2 major disaster declarations approved for Montana

HELENA, Mont. - Two major disaster declarations were federally approved for the effects of severe flooding and windstorms that impacted Montana in December 2025. President Trump approved the declarations on April 11. Major disaster declarations open up federal funds for local governments, tribal nations and some nonprofit organizations to conduct emergency

Trump, FEMA approve two major disaster declarations for wild December weather

Mother Nature was not kind to Montana during the holidays last year. Two extreme weather systems socked Montana, causing extensive damage. Late Friday night, President Donald J. Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved two major disaster declarations for the Treasure State for two separate weather events. FEMA announced

Helene: Mullin makes North Carolina his first visit

Helene: Mullin makes North Carolina his first visit

(The Center Square) – Like the leader of the Cabinet he’s joined, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s first official trip was to the mountains of North Carolina to survey damage from Hurricane Helene. This is the 80th week of recovery from arguably the state’s worst natural disaster. “Disasters

Rain, storms kill 121 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in two weeks

Rain, storms kill 121 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in two weeks

Heavy rain and storms have killed at least 121 people over two weeks across Afghanistan and Pakistan, disaster officials in both countries said Saturday. Stormy weather has brought rain sweeping across Afghanistan since late March, causing floods, landslides, and hitting homes and crops. "Since March 26 till today, 77

Thompson Pass opens with 35 mph zone after flood repairs

Thompson Pass opens with 35 mph zone after flood repairs

The Montana Department of Transportation said Thompson Pass was now open for the season and warned drivers about a lower speed limit through a repaired stretch. In a Facebook post, MDT said the speed limit dropped to 35 mph in the area where crews worked on road damage tied to

Special Weather Statement until WED 5:45 PM MDT

Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds to South Central Montana What’s Happening: Strong thunderstorms are moving northeast at 25 mph across south central Lake, central Missoula, and southeastern Sanders Counties. This weather event is expected to last until 5:45 PM MDT. Affected Areas: * Missoula * Ravalli * St. Ignatius * Arlee * Wye

Yellowstone County eligible for USDA assistance after last summer's intense hail storm

The federal government announced the designation of Yellowstone, Big Horn and Choteau counties as primary natural disaster areas after sudden hail, high winds and heavy rain struck the areas between June 13 and June 16. In Yellowstone County, the Shepherd and Huntley Project area were particularly struck hard by hail