Flood advisory in effect - again

Flood advisories and watches continue to be in effect in north-central Montana, with creeks and streams under close watch.

Officials continue to watch conditions around Hays and Lodge Pole on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation — and the chance of severe storms later in the week continues to raise concerns.

Work has been ongoing in Hays and Lodge Pole after flooding forced some evacuations May 21.

Avis Spencer, the public information officer for the flooding incident, said this morning that heavy rains Sunday and Monday — more than 1.7 inches near the reservation agency not far from Harlem — l...