InciWebCarbon County Flooding Update June 21 2022
Related Incident: Carbon County Flood
Publication Type: News
Flood Information Line: 406-426-2425
Email: carboncountyfloods@gmail.com
InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8161/
Webpage: carbonalert.org/incidents
Facebook: @CarbonAlert
Carbon County Flood Interactive Map: https://bit.ly/39E7lTZ
Start date: June 12, 2022
Location: Carbon County
Cause: Snow melt and precipitation
Unsafe conditions remain in the flooded area, please stay away from closed areas. Heavy equipment will be working in the area and many areas remain unsafe due to undercut sidewalks, roads and bridges
Local River Gauge Charts
For the latest information go to the National Weather Service Hydrograph page: https://www.weather.gov/byz/hydrographs#ClarksForkoftheYellowstone
Please note, the Rock Creek Hydrograph near Red Lodge was replaced by USGS on June 17. The height may not be correct after recent changes in the creek channel but it can be used for trends.
Volunteer Tracking: It is critical that volunteer hours, donations and equipment use: pumps, hoses, skid steers, even brooms, etc. should be recorded separately. It is also critical that the work done is being detailed. Forms and examples of how they can be filled out can be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8161/, https://carbonalert.org/incidents/, and at the volunteer tent. You can also call the volunteer hotline at 406-445-7258. This information will help Carbon County quantify volunteer efforts which is necessary to offset costs for the FEMA process.
Evacuation Shelters: The American Red Cross evacuation shelters at the Red Lodge Fairgrounds and Fromberg High School. They will be closing operations for food, donations and lodging at the end of the business day on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
Custer Gallatin NF Closure: The Beartooth, Yellowstone and Gardiner Ranger Districts are under an emergency public safety closure. Forest Service personnel are focused on life, human safety, and property, including helping local counties and assessing critical infrastructure across those three districts. Additional information on this closure order can be found on the Custer Gallatin webpage here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/custergallatin/alerts-notices.
Boil Water Order: All drinking water from the tap in Red Lodge and Fromberg should be boiled before use. Water samples were taken Monday, 6/20, in Red Lodge and are being expedited.
FEMA Individual Assistance Update: Carbon County residents are not currently eligible for individual assistance from FEMA but the process for this declaration is well underway and we expect information on this soon. We do not currently have a date for when FEMA will be in the area to assist property owners if assistance becomes available. The Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) process, an initial step in this application, is almost complete in the county. This is an assessment from the outside of homes and provides a rough estimate of damage for the individual assistance process.
Red Lodge Community Update: Volunteer coordination efforts are still being coordinated from the tent at 15th Street and Platt. Crews should be finished stabilizing Finn Park today.
A potable water truck is stationed at the Civic Center Parking Lot; this truck will likely be released as it is not seeing significant usage. Port-a-potties are also being released. Please refer to interactive map on page 1.
Creek stabilization and re-channeling efforts continue at 9th and Cooper.
Crews should be finishing up today with filling in gullies on city streets.
Efforts will continue today to move sandbags from in-town Red Lodge to the Fairgrounds.
Temporary bridges will be placed at the Meeteetse Trail Rd and the north end of East Side Rd. It will be approximately 30 days before the work is complete. Additional temporary bridges are on order and will be deployed to areas in need upon arrival. Work is being done today in preparation for installation.
19th St. bridge is open to local traffic only.
Highway 308 to Bearcreek/Belfry is open to the public.
Highway 212 south of Red Lodge is open to the public to the Forest Service boundary approximately 7 miles south of Red Lodge. The Beartooth Pass and National Forest Service lands, roads, and trails in the area are still closed. Please respect closure signs and barriers. Local private campgrounds are still open and available.
National Guard and local law enforcement are in Red Lodge to help manage traffic. National Guard will be leaving tomorrow.
Detour information can be found on the Interactive map on page 1.
Repairs continue to repair water access to the Park Ave and Kainu Ave areas in Red Lodge. Temporary water is being installed for Park Avenue and will be available soon.
Two large dumpsters are located at Red Lodge Recycling. Additional dumpsters have been ordered. Items damaged by the flood should be broken down to the smallest size possible and brought to the dumpsters.
Organic matter (i.e. tree branches) may be brought to the Red Lodge Fire Rescue Training Center, open 12-7 pm, located at 228 Highway 78.
AY Supply has new dumpsters available to receive appliances.
Republic Services is bringing in an additional driver to help with emptying dumpsters more frequently. Information boards are located in key areas throughout town including the Post Office, Beartooth IGA and Chamber of Commerce for non-digital information. See locations on interactive map on page 1.
Fromberg Community Update: Clean up continues in town and there is a focus on getting debris removed from the park. Flood damaged items and debris may continue to be brought to the city park, to be disposed of later.
Fromberg has experienced re-flooding of certain areas in the past 24 hours. They are actively recruiting volunteers and reassessing needs. Laurel is bringing in a new dumpster daily to assist.
There is a public meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the high school gym at 319 School St.
City water is established, with a single well running at this time; there is still a boil order for the town of Fromberg
An information board is being maintained at the Fromberg Post Office to provide non-digital information.
Food and water are available at the Fromberg High School.
Edgar/Rockvale Community Update: Edgar Lagoon was drained and repaired Friday, 6/17, and the lagoon is now operational. All roads should be open.
Bridger Community Update: Head gates and ditches continue to be monitored. All roads should be open.
Belfry Community Update: The Riverview Lane Bridge south of Belfry has been repaired, and crews continue to work on fixing Lover’s Lane. Work continues there today.
Roscoe Community Update: Crews are still working on Highway 78 access to Roscoe and are hoping to re-open by the end of the week.
Luther Community Update: The Hwy 78 bridge over Red Lodge creek near Luther has been repaired and Hwy 78 is open to Roscoe. Hwy 78 will have increased heavy equipment traffic so please be aware and avoid travel on this route if not necessary.
Additional Information:
- The county is working with the Red Cross, State DES, City Flood plain and others to coordinate property damage assessments.
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There is an account set up at the Billings Regional Landfill for flooded Carbon County residents to use. The Carbon County Relief Fund will cover the charges, but you must get a charge code from the Red Lodge Volunteer tent on 15th & Platt, the volunteer tent in Fromberg, or by calling the Carbon County Disaster Relief line at 406-445-7258.
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Numerous head gates and irrigation ditches in Carbon County have been damaged. County residents planning to do emergency repair work must notify the Conservation District of work within 15 days. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
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Carbon County Conservation District: 406-962-3641 Ext 115 or via cell 406-930-5441
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Carbon County website to access Emergency Notification Form: https://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/floodplain/
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Farm Service Agency in Joliet: 406-962-3300 (Office likely closed Monday, 6/20).
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Natural Resource Conservation Service: 406-962-3641 (Office likely closed Monday, 6/20).
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Helicopters may be working in the area. Due to air traffic, do not fly drones in the area.
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The Army Corps of Engineers is assisting local communities with engineering needs.
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The Beartooth Billings Clinic is operational, with some limitations due to the boil water order and is offering FREE TETANUS SHOTS to anyone working cleanup. Available 24/7. Contact BBC for more information.
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Sandbags have been stockpiled throughout the communities. The public can get sandbags if needed.
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If you are visiting the Red Lodge, Luther, Roscoe and Fromberg areas, be aware of construction operations and safety hazards.
Resources Assigned:
Western Montana Type III Incident Management Team, Carbon County DES, Carbon County Sheriff’s Office, Red Lodge Police Department, Red Lodge Fire Rescue, Montana Highway Patrol, Fromberg Volunteer Fire Department, Bridger EMS, Bridger Volunteer Fire, American Red Cross, City of Red Lodge, Public Works, USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, FEMA, Beartooth Billings Clinic, Carbon County Public Health Department, Montana Department of Transportation, Montana FWP Game Wardens, Salvation Army, Army Corps of Engineers, and Montana National Guard, Montana State DES, Team Rubicon, Samaritans First.
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Vaccines offered on June 23 for flood cleanup workers
Related Incident: Carbon County Flood
Publication Type: News
Carbon County Public Health
Vaccines offered on June 23 for flood cleanup workers
Hepatitis A vaccines are recommended for everyone who is working on flood cleanup, debris removal or handling flood waters. Likewise, people doing flood cleanup who haven’t had a tetanus vaccine within the past 10 years are advised to get a booster shot.
RiverStone Health of Billings MT will offer free tetanus and hepatitis A vaccines to people affected by recent floods in Carbon County. Vaccines will be available from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, near the volunteer tent in Fromberg City Park. Vaccines will be available from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at the Carbon County Fairgrounds in Red Lodge.
RiverStone Health will bill your insurance for these vaccines. If you do not have health insurance, you will receive the vaccines at no charge.
If you need these vaccines and are unavailable on Thursday, please make a vaccination appointment at one of these clinics:
Cynnamon Mitzel
Free Drinking Well Test Kits for FloodImpacted Residents of Carbon County
Related Incident: Carbon County Flood
Publication Type: News
Through a cooperative effort between Carbon County Environmental Health and the financial support of the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation with the Carbon County Disaster Relief Fund, well water test kits are being offered for those whose drinking well water may have been contaminated by the widespread June flooding event.
Because of the extensive flood area, and the speed and direction of ground waterflow, a private well may not be a safe source of water for many months after the flood, even if the flood waters did not cover the well-head. The well can become contaminated with bacteria or other contaminants. Waste water from malfunctioning septic tanks or chemicals seeping into the ground can contaminate the ground water even after the water was tested and found to be safe. Therefore, it may be necessary to take long range precautions, including repeated testing, to protect the safety of drinking water. Swiftly moving flood water can carry large debris that could loosen well hardware, dislodge well construction materials or distort casing. Coarse sediment in the flood waters could erode pump components. If the well is not tightly capped, sediment and flood water could enter the well and contaminate it. Wells that are more than 10 years old or less than 50 feet deep are likely to be contaminated, even if there is no apparent damage. Floods may cause some wells to collapse. More information on wells after a flood can be found at: https://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/sanitarian/
A limited number of free kits are available and we ask that the public be mindful of those most affected and in most need. Red Lodge Area Community Foundation has also volunteered its Carbon County Area Ride and Transit (CART) program to pick-up and deliver samples to Energy Labs in Billings from centralized locations throughout the County. Please call Lori Kane at Carbon County Environmental Health (406-446-1694) to coordinate testing of your well.
Carbon County Flooding Update June 20 2022
Related Incident: Carbon County Flood
Publication Type: Announcement
Flood Information Line: 406-426-2425
Email: carboncountyfloods@gmail.com
InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8161/
Webpage: carbonalert.org/incidents
Facebook: @CarbonAlert
Start date: June 12, 2022
Location: Carbon County
Cause: Snow melt and precipitation
Unsafe conditions remain in the flooded area, please stay away from closed areas. Heavy equipment will be working in the area and many areas remain unsafe due to undercut sidewalks, roads and bridges
Local River Gauge Charts
For the latest information go to the National Weather Service Hydrograph page: https://www.weather.gov/byz/hydrographs#ClarksForkoftheYellowstone
Please note, the Rock Creek Hydrograph near Red Lodge was replaced by USGS on June 17. The height may not be correct after recent changes in the creek channel but it can be used for trends.
Volunteer Tracking: It is critical that volunteer hours, donations and equipment use: pumps, hoses, skid steers, even brooms, etc. should be recorded separately. Forms and examples of how they can be filled out can be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8161/, https://carbonalert.org/incidents/, and at the volunteer tent. You can also call the hotline at 406-445-7258. This information will help Carbon County quantify volunteer efforts which is necessary to offset costs for the FEMA process.
Weather: Cooler temperatures across the County Monday, 6/20, with high temperatures expected in the 60s and 70s. Showers and Thunderstorms are possible Monday although they should be weaker, less wet and more scattered than Sunday. River levels continue to be monitored and they are not expected to threaten communities.
Evacuation Shelters: The American Red Cross has setup evacuation shelters at the Red Lodge Fairgrounds and Fromberg High School (food and supplies only).
Custer Gallatin NF Closure: The Beartooth, Yellowstone and Gardiner Ranger Districts are under an emergency public safety closure. Forest Service personnel are focused on life, human safety, and property, including helping local counties and assessing critical infrastructure across those three districts. Additional information on this closure order can be found on the Custer Gallatin webpage here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/custergallatin/alerts-notices.
Boil Water Order: All drinking water from the tap in Red Lodge and Fromberg should be boiled before use. Water samples were taken Monday, 6/20, in Red Lodge and are being expedited
FEMA Individual Assistance Update: Carbon County residents are not currently eligible for individual assistance from FEMA but the process for this declaration is well underway and we expect information on this soon. We do not currently have a date for when FEMA will be in the area to assist property owners if assistance becomes available. The Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) process, an initial step in this application, is almost complete in the county. This is an assessment from the outside of homes and provides a rough estimate of damage for the individual assistance process.
Red Lodge Community Update: Volunteer coordination efforts are still being coordinated from the tent at 15th Street and Platt. Three basements remain to be mucked out; efforts to remove debris from Finn Park and the roads and yards in town is also a focus.
A potable water truck is stationed at the Civic Center Parking Lot and is available for use; bring a container.
Temporary bridges will be placed at the Meeteetse Trail Rd and the north end of East Side Rd. It will be approximately 30 days before they can be driven on. Additional temporary bridges are on order and will be deployed to areas in need upon arrival.
19th St. bridge is open to local traffic only.
Highway 308 to Bearcreek/Belfry is open to the public.
Highway 212 south of Red Lodge is open to the public to the Forest Service boundary approximately 6 miles south of Red Lodge. The Beartooth Pass and Forest Services lands, roads, and trails in the area are still closed. Please respect closure signs and barriers.
National Guard and local law enforcement are in Red Lodge to help manage traffic. Detour information can be found on the Interactive map: https://carboncomt.maps.arcgis.com/.../basic/index.html...
Repairs continue to repair water access to the Park Ave and Kainu Ave areas in Red Lodge.
Two large dumpsters are located at Red Lodge Recycling. Additional dumpsters have been ordered. Items damaged by the flood should be broken down to the smallest size possible and brought to the dumpsters.
Organic matter (i.e. tree branches) may be brought to the Red Lodge Fire Rescue Training Center, open 12-7 pm, located at 228 Highway 78.
Trash pickup will resume Monday, 6/20, for the areas in Red Lodge affected by the flood.
Information boards are located in key areas throughout town including the Post Office, Beartooth IGA and Chamber of Commerce for non-digital information.
The Rock Creek drainage south of Red Lodge will be flown Monday for assessment.
Fromberg Community Update: Clean up continues in town and there is a focus on getting debris removed from the park. Flood damaged items and debris may continue to be brought to the city park, to be disposed of later.
East River Rd. has been transitioned to local traffic only to provide space for heavy equipment and crews to support cleanup operations.
City water is established, with a single well running at this time; there is still a boil order for the town of Fromberg
An information board is being maintained at the Fromberg Post Office to provide non-digital information.
Food and water are available at the Fromberg High School.
Edgar/Rockvale Community Update: Edgar Lagoon was drained and repaired Friday, 6/17, and the lagoon is now operational. All roads should be open.
Bridger Community Update: Head gates and ditches continue to be monitored. All roads should be open.
Belfry Community Update: The Riverview Lane Bridge south of Belfry has been repaired, and crews continue to work on fixing Lover’s Lane. Crews are hopeful they can complete the work soon.
Roscoe Community Update: Crews are still working on Highway 78 access to Roscoe and anticipate work to be completed the middle part of next week. The East Rosebud area will be flown today for assessment
Luther Community Update: The Hwy 78 bridge over Red Lodge creek near Luther has been repaired and Hwy 78 is open to Roscoe. Hwy 78 will have increased heavy equipment traffic so please be aware and avoid travel on this route if not necessary.
Additional Information:
The county is working with the Red Cross, State DES, City Flood plain and others to coordinate property damage assessments.
There is an account set up at the Billings Regional Landfill for flooded Carbon County residents to use. The Carbon County Relief Fund will cover the charges, but you must get a charge code from the Red Lodge Volunteer tent on 15th & Platt, the volunteer tent in Fromberg, or by calling the Carbon County Disaster Relief line at 406-445-7258.
Numerous head gates and irrigation ditches in Carbon County have been damaged. County residents planning to do emergency repair work must notify the Conservation District of work within 15 days. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Carbon County Conservation District: 406-962-3641 Ext 115 or via cell 406-930-5441
Carbon County website to access Emergency Notification Form: https://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/floodplain/
Farm Service Agency in Joliet: 406-962-3300 (Office likely closed Monday, 6/20).
Natural Resource Conservation Service: 406-962-3641 (Office likely closed Monday, 6/20).
Helicopters may be working in the area. Due to air traffic, do not fly drones in the area.
The Army Corps of Engineers is assisting local communities with engineering needs.
The Beartooth Billings Clinic is operational, with some limitations due to the boil water order and is offering FREE TETANUS SHOTS to anyone working cleanup. Available 24/7. Contact BBC for more information.
Sandbags have been stockpiled throughout the communities. The public can get sandbags if needed.
If you are visiting the Red Lodge, Luther, Roscoe and Fromberg areas, be aware of construction operations and safety hazards.
Resources Assigned:
Western Montana Type III Incident Management Team, Carbon County DES, Carbon County Sheriff’s Office, Red Lodge Police Department, Red Lodge Fire & Rescue, Montana Highway Patrol, Fromberg Volunteer Fire Department, Bridger EMS, Bridger Volunteer Fire, American Red Cross, City of Red Lodge, Public Works, USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, FEMA, Beartooth Billings Clinic, Carbon County Public Health Department, Montana Department of Transportation, Montana FWP Game Wardens, Salvation Army, Army Corps of Engineers, and Montana National Guard.
Highway 78 Closed at Mile Marker 13
Related Incident: Carbon County Flood
Publication Type: Closures
Update June 20, 2022
The bridge has been repaired an the road is now open to local traffic only.
Closures due to bridge damage
The following closures are in effect:
- from 12.50 miles north of Junction US 212-Red Lodge to 13 miles south of Junction Montana Secondary 419 - enforced road closure and road closed due to an event until further notice;
- from 11 miles south to 9 miles south of Junction Montana Secondary 419 - enforced road closure and road closed due to an event until further notice.
Travelers can expect the following:
- from 12.50 miles north of Junction US 212-Red Lodge to 13 miles south of Junction Montana Secondary 419 - enforced road closure and road closed with consider alternate route until further notice;
- from 11 miles south to 9 miles south of Junction Montana Secondary 419 - enforced road closure and road closed until further notice.
Interactive Map
Volunteer Forms
Related Incident: Carbon County Flood
Publication Type: Announcement
Your volunteer hours can help with future funding but we need documentation. Please download and fill out the appropriate form below and email it in. Send to: donations@co.carbon.mt.us or dropped off at the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation. Questions may be sent to this email address as well.
Restricted Access to Rotary Park east of Highway 308 Bridge
Related Incident: Carbon County Flood
Publication Type: Closures
The access to the Rotary Park Trail just east of the Highway 308 Bridge has been RESTRICTED due to increased water. Please do not access the Rotary Trail Park at this access point until further notice.
Carbon County Flood Update June 19 2022
Related Incident: Carbon County Flood
Publication Type: Announcement
Flood Information Line: 406-426-2425
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8161/
Facebook: Carbon Alert
Start date: June 12, 2022
Location: Carbon County
Cause: Snow melt and precipitation
Unsafe conditions remain in the flooded area, please stay away from closed areas. Heavy equipment will be working in the area and many areas remain unsafe due to undercut sidewalks, roads and bridges
Local River Gauge Charts
For the latest information go to: https://www.weather.gov/byz/hydrographs#ClarksForkoftheYellowstone
Volunteer Tracking: It is critical that volunteer hours and donations be tracked on volunteer forms found at the Carbon Alert Facebook, https://carbonalert.org/incidents/, and at the volunteer tent. You can also call the hotline at 406-445-7258. This information will help Carbon County quantify volunteer efforts which is necessary to offset costs for the FEMA process.
Weather: Cooler temperatures and gusty winds across the County Sunday, 6/19, with high temperatures expected in the 60s and 70s. Two rounds of storms are forecasted, the first between 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, and the second between 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Up to ½” of rain may be received, and winds could gust up to 60 mph. With up to ½” of rain in the forecast, the National Weather Service modeled a 10% of hitting minor flood stage on the Clarks Fork near Edgar area. River levels are being monitored with the changing conditions.
Evacuation Shelters: The American Red Cross has setup evacuation shelters at the Red Lodge Fairgrounds and Fromberg High School (food and supplies only). Numerous individuals are sleeping at the Red Cross shelter located at the Red Lodge Fairgrounds, but eight cots are still available to those in need.
Current evacuation orders in effect: No evacuation orders in effect. The Fromberg area is still under an evacuation warning, which will remain in place through the weekend.
Custer Gallatin NF Closure: The Beartooth, Yellowstone and Gardiner Ranger Districts are under an emergency public safety closure. Forest Service personnel are focused on life, human safety, and property, including helping local counties and assessing critical infrastructure across those three districts. Additional information on this closure order can be found on the Custer Gallatin webpage here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/custergallatin/alerts-notices.
Boil Water Order: All drinking water from the tap in Red Lodge and Fromberg should be boiled before use. Public Works has re-established water service to parts of the affected area in Red Lodge. Areas in the southeast part of Red Lodge remain without water. Additional repairs are being made to re-establish the area effected.
Red Lodge Community Update: Hundreds of volunteers continued recovery efforts, and mucked sediment out of a dozen basements on Saturday, 6/18. Additional homeowners received assistance with having damaged items removed from homes.
Trash pickup will resume Monday for the areas in Red Lodge affected by the flood.
A potable water truck is stationed at the Civic Center Parking Lot and is available for use; bring a container.
County crews pulled out the damaged Meeteetse Trail Bridge on Friday, 6/17, and plan to deploy a temporary bridge to the area to restore traffic. Bridge timeline will be approximately 30 days. Additional temporary bridges are on order and will be deployed to areas in need upon arrival.
Highway 308 to Bearcreek/Belfry is open to the public.
19th St. bridge, and Highway 212 south of Red Lodge are open to local traffic only.
National Guard and local law enforcement are in the area to help manage traffic.
Areas in the southeast part of Red Lodge remain without water. Crews are working to assess the extent of the damage, and repair issues to re-establish water service to the affected area.
Two large dumpsters are located at Red Lodge Recycling. Additional dumpsters have been ordered. Items damaged by the flood should be broken down to the smallest size possible and brought to the dumpsters.
Organic matter (i.e. tree branches) may be brought to the Red Lodge Fire Rescue Training Center, open 12-7 pm, located at 228 Highway 78.
Fromberg Community Update: East River Rd. has been transitioned to local traffic only to provide space for heavy equipment and crews to support cleanup operations.
Approx. 70 volunteers mucked out homes on East River Rd. on Saturday, 6/18, and will continue those efforts.
The local bridge has been inspected and approved for use. The bridge will be monitored with increased flows on Sunday, 6/19, to ensure no large trees or debris get lodged behind the bridge.
The sewer plant is up and running with no major water leaks.
City water is established, with a single well running at this time.
An information board is being maintained at the Fromberg Post Office to provide non-digital information.
Food and water are available at the Fromberg High School.
Flood damaged items and debris may be brought to the city park, to be disposed of later.
Edgar/Rockvale Community Update: Edgar Lagoon was drained and repaired Friday, 6/17, and the lagoon is now operational. Grapevine road is open, and crews were in the area Friday, 6/17, to fix other road issues.
Bridger Community Update: Orchard ditch work completed. Two other headgates being monitored.
Belfry Community Update: The Riverview Lane Bridge south of Belfry has been repaired, and crews will move onto fixing Lover’s Lane. Crews are hopeful they can complete the work in a couple days.
Roscoe Community Update: Crews are still working on Highway 78 access to Roscoe and anticipate work to be completed the middle part of next week. Commissioner Bullock, and members of the Incident Management Team met with community members at the Grizzly Bar on Saturday, 6/18, to engage with, and answer questions. The meeting is posted on the Carbon Alert Facebook page and https://carbonalert.org/incidents/.
Additional Information:
Please note, the Rock Creek Hydrograph near Red Lodge has not been verified after coming back online.
Carbon County Flooding Update June 18 2022
Related Incident: Carbon County Flood
Publication Type: Announcement
River Gauge Charts: For the latest information go to: https://www.weather.gov/byz/hydrographs#ClarksForkoftheYellowstone
Weather: Hot temperatures persist across the County Saturday, 6/18, with temperatures expected in the 80s and 90s depending on location. Cooler temperatures and precipitation are forecasted for Sunday and Monday, 6/19-6/20. River levels are being monitored with the changing conditions.
Evacuation Shelters: The American Red Cross has setup evacuation shelters at the Red Lodge Fairgrounds and Fromberg High School (Food and supplies only). Numerous individuals are sleeping at the Red Cross shelter located at the Red Lodge Fairgrounds.
Current evacuation orders in effect: No evacuation orders in effect. The Fromberg area is still under an evacuation warning, which will remain in place through the weekend.
Custer Gallatin NF Closure: The Beartooth, Yellowstone and Gardiner Ranger Districts are under an emergency public safety closure. Forest Service personnel are focused on life, human safety, and property, including helping local counties and assessing critical infrastructure across those three districts. Additional information on this closure order can be found on the Custer Gallatin webpage here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/custergallatin/alerts-notices.
Boil Water Order: The boil order for the community of Edgar has been lifted. All drinking water from the tap in Red Lodge and Fromberg should be boiled before use. Public Works has re-established water service to parts of the affected area in Red Lodge. Areas in the southeast part of Red Lodge remain without water. Additional repairs are being made to re-establish the area effected.
Red Lodge Community Update: County crews pulled out the damaged Meeteetse Trail Bridge on Friday, 6/17. A temporary bridge is on order. Additional temporary bridges are on order and will be deployed to areas in need upon arrival.
On Friday, 6/17, Senator Jon Tester visited Carbon County to meet with officials and tour flood damage and response efforts.
On Saturday, 6/18, Representative Matt Rosendale visited Carbon County to meet with officials and tour flood damage and response efforts.
Highway 308 to Bearcreek/Belfry is open to the public.
Equipment operators stabilized the 19th St. bridge, to be used for emergency response efforts and local traffic only. Highway 212 south of Red Lodge is open to local traffic only.
National Guard and local law enforcement are in the area to help manage traffic.
Areas in the southeast part of Red Lodge remain without water. Crews are working to assess extent of the damage, and repair issues to re-establish water service to the affected area.
Two large dumpsters are located at Red Lodge Recycling. Additional dumpsters have been ordered. Items damaged by the flood should be broken down to the smallest size possible and brought to the dumpsters. If dumpsters are full, do not leave items on the ground.
Organic matter (i.e. tree branches) may be brought to the Red Lodge Fire Rescue Training Center, open 12-7 pm, located at 228 Highway 78.
Fromberg Community Update: The volunteer coordinator from Red Lodge visited Fromberg on Friday, 6/18, to help organize volunteer efforts, including outreach and prioritization of needs.
The local bridge has been inspected and approved for use.
The sewer plant is up and running with no major water leaks.
City water is being re-established, with a single well running at this time.
An information board was posted in Fromberg Friday, 6/17, to provide non-digital information to the community.
Food and water are available at the Fromberg High School.
Two dumpsters are now located at the baseball field. Items damaged by the flood may be broken down to the smallest size possible and brought to the dumpsters. If dumpsters are full, do not leave items on the ground.
Edgar/Rockvale Community Update: Edgar Lagoon was drained and repaired Friday, 6/17, and the lagoon is now operational. Grapevine road is open, and crews were in the area Friday, 6/17, to fix other road issues.
*6/17 - This is a message from Carbon County Disaster and Emergency Services. If you are a resident of the Town of Edgar, be advised the water boil order has been lifted and you can return to normal water usage. The evaluation of the sewer lagoons is still in progress, but it is hoped to have more information regarding their integrity very soon. Please continue to use the portable toilets provide, and keep sewer system usage to a minimum. Any questions, please call the flooding hotline at 406-426-2425. Thank you.
Bridger Community Update: Orchard ditch work has been completed. Two other headgates in the area are being monitored.
Belfry Community Update: The Riverview Lane Bridge south of Belfry has been repaired, and crews will move onto fixing Lover’s Lane. Crews are hopeful they can complete the work in a couple days.
Roscoe Community Update: Crews are still working on Highway 78 access to Roscoe, and anticipate work to be completed the middle part of next week.
Additional Information: