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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)

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Officials monitor potential mine waste exposure following Libby-area floods
January 11, 2026 midnight

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
December 15, 2025 noon

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
December 15, 2025 noon

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.