Montana Flooding Forces Evacuations in Lincoln County as Bridge Fails, Highways Close

Overview

• An evacuation order is in effect for Tailback Road in Troy, with residents directed to leave the area.
• An emergency shelter is open at Wilkinson Hall at the Assembly of God Church, 105 Collins Avenue in Libby.
• The bridge over Libby Creek on Farm to Market Road has failed, and MDT reports closures on Montana Highway 56 and other routes.
• The Lincoln County Health Department issued a boil-water advisory for the City of Libby.
• Flathead Electric reports 285 customers without power in the Libby area, and Troy schools canceled classes as flooding continues to disrupt services.