This page is intended for Floodplain Administrators and other community officials. Use the links below to access information discussed on DNRC's Flood Coordination Calls for Local Communities. 

Message from Lieutenant Governor Mike Cooney (April 2018)
Joint DNRC/DES Letter to Local Communities (4/18/2018)

Weekly Agency Reports/Updates

Flood Coordination Calls

Flood Coordination Calls are held every other week throughout the 2018 flood season. They are intended to provide communities with training on their National Flood Insurance Program responsibilities before, during, and after a flood. For more information, contact Traci Sears.

More resources can be found in the drop down menus under each Flood Coordination Call:
FPA Duties Before the Flood
FPA Duties DURING a Flood
FPA Duties AFTER a Flood (2018) (Coming soon)
FEMA Disaster Declaration Process
State Declaration Process
Property Owners Notice
SD Notice to Property Owners
Costs that Must be Included in SD and SI
Substantial Damage Brochure Example
Sandbagging Notice Example
How to Do a Substantial Damage Assessment
Substantial Damage Assessment Webinar

What is my flood risk? 

• Ask your local Floodplain Administrator. They can give you information specific to your property and give you tips on how to get prepared for flooding. 
• Visit FEMA's Map Service Center. Search your address to see if you're in a flood-risk area.

Most homeowner's insurance doesn't cover flooding. How do I get flood coverage? 

• Go to the Montana Insurance Commissioner's Flood Insurance website to get more information. You'll find out how to contact an insurance agent and see a useful FAQ.
• Learn about flood insurance on FEMA's FloodSmart website. This website gives useful information about when, how, and why to purchase flood insurance. 

I want to prepare my home and family for flood. What can I do?

• Contact your County's Emergency Manager. Ask your county's Emergency Manager for flood preparation and response advice.
• Visit the Montana Flood Risk Website. Get general information about what to do before, during, and after a flood. 
• Mold & Mildew Cleaning Up Your Flood-Damaged Home FEMA B-606 Publication. 

Where do I get flood and weather forecast information?

For local weather information, go to www.weather.gov and click on the area of concern. You can also contact the service hydrologist or forecaster on duty in the following offices: 

  >  Billings Weather Service office, 406-652-0851
  >  Glasgow Weather Service office, 406-228-4042
  >  Great Falls Weather Service office, 406-453-2081
  >  Missoula Weather Service office,  406-329-4840