The flood-swollen Middle Fork of the Flathead River is shown during the massive flood of June 1964. The flood washed out or damaged five bridges; six miles of railroad track and 20 miles of highway were washed away. Mel Ruder photo/Hungry Horse News
May 8, 2011
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Flood of memories: Mountain snows, valley rains a disastrous combination in 1964
The 1964 flood was caused by extended, torrential rains combining with near-record mountain snowpacks. It is the largest flood on record for the Flathead River, as well as for the Sun River and several other rivers across northwest Montana.