Flood waters had receded substantially on Libby Creek by the morning of Friday, Dec. 12, but the damage was already done Thursday when heavy rain caused the failure of the bridge on Farm to Market Road south of Libby. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
December 12, 2025
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An historic atmospheric river pummeled Northwest Montana and North Idaho last week as flooding washed out numerous bridges and roads across the region.
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Receding flood waters begin to reveal scope of damage in Lincoln County
For 12 very long hours, the residents of Libby and Troy weren’t sure whether the flood waters affecting south Lincoln County would abate.