Blaine County braces for flooding, Hill County dodges a bullet

While parts of the region received less rainfall than expected in the last day or two, Blaine County officials still are bracing for rising levels of the Milk River that could lead to flooding in county communities.

"We are prepared to handle the emergency if the need for sheltering arises," Blaine County Commissioner Vic Miller said, adding that flooding in Chinook and Harlem is possible depending on how fast the Milk River can rid itself of excess water.

Rainfall the end of last week led to flooding on Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation and along Beaver Creek in Hill County. Forecasts of up t...