The Dark Side Of The Deepest Days: California and Utah Brace for Historic Flooding
Some estimates even show snowpack that’s seven to ten times deeper than usual in some areas. Rapid snowmelt can overwhelm river systems, leading to flash floods, swollen waterways, and increased erosion. Low-lying areas, already saturated from previous winter rainfall, are particularly vulnerable to the additional onslaught of water. Minor flooding has already occurred in Montana, with a flood warning issued for the Milk River near Glasgow. Residents in flood-prone areas are taking precautions and monitoring the situation closely....