| Abstract: | Extensive flooding occurred in west-central Montana during May 22-23, 1981, as a result of a series of rainstorms. Flooding was particularly severe in the communities of East Helena, Belt, and Deer Lodge. Although no lives were lost, total flood damages were estimated by the Montana Disaster Emergency Services Division to be in excess of $30 million. Peak discharges were determined at 75 sites in the flooded area. At 25 sites the May 1981 peak discharge exceeded the computed 100-year frequency flood, and at 29 sites, where previous flow records are available, the May 1981 peak discharge exceeded the previous peak of record. (USGS) |
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| ProdID: | 29045 |
| Citation Author: | Parrett, Charles; Omang, R. J.; Hull, J. A.; Fassler, John W. |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | iv, 20 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm. |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division, |
| Citation Series: | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Citation Series Code: | WRI |
| Citation Series Number: | 82-33 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Floods of May 1981 in west-central Montana; 1982; WRI; 82-33; Parrett, Charles; Omang, R. J.; Hull, J. A.; Fassler, John W. |
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| Citation Year: | 1982 |
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| Text: | Floods of May 1981 in west-central Montana; 1982; WRI; 82-33; Parrett, Charles; Omang, R. J.; Hull, J. A.; Fassler, John W. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/usgs_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division, |
