A section of the Libby Creek walking path near Fifth Street Extension in Libby was washed out following a massive flood that affected south Lincoln County Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
December 15, 2025
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Officials monitor potential mine waste exposure following Libby-area floods
State officials warn that harmful mine material may have been released during the catastrophic floods that washed through parts of Lincoln County in early December.
Flash flood watch in place for Libby as water released from damaged dam
Engineers on Sunday decided to implement a controlled release of water from the Lower Flower Creek diversion dam above Libby to reduce pressure on the damaged structure as more rain hits the region this week.
PHOTOS: Flood washes out roads and bridges across Northwest Montana
An historic atmospheric river pummeled Northwest Montana and North Idaho last week as flooding washed out numerous bridges and roads across the region.