Hydrologic Outlook

Locally Heavy Rainfall for the Carolinas; Thunderstorms and Fire Weather Concerns for Intermountain West

Heavy rainfall from scattered thunderstorms is expected across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Plains. Isolated dry thunderstorms may initiate additional fires across the west. The coastal Carolinas may experience flash floods in the coming days due to repeated thunderstorms. Additionally, a wave of intense summer heat will hit the Southern Plains and central Gulf Coast States this week. Read More >

...ICE FORMING ON MISSOURI RIVER... Due to the recent cold weather, ice floes are forming on the Missouri River and passing through the Bismarck and Mandan area. As of yet there are no impacts to river stage, however as ice starts to accumulate south of Bismarck and Mandan, rapidly rising water levels are expected. During initial icing over of the Missouri River between Burleigh and Morton counties, water levels can rise between four and seven feet within 24 hours. Given the cold weather in the upcoming days, the Missouri River near Mandan and Bismarck is likely to ice over by late in the week.