Flash Flood Watches Trigger Widespread Heavy Rain, Flood Risks Across Southwest Montana, Southern Colorado, California, Nevada, Lowcountry

Multiple regions across the United States are experiencing significant rainfall and flood risks due to recent and ongoing weather patterns. Southwest Montana is under a Flash Flood Watch as slow-moving storms threaten burn scars with heavy rainfall and possible debris flows, while Southern Colorado faces repeated flooding threats with slow-moving storms continuing through the week. California and Southern Nevada, including Death Valley National Park, are also on alert with flash flood watches issued after an unusual monsoonal surge brought heavy rain to typically arid regions. In the Southeast, Southwest Florida received several inches of rain over the weekend, providing relief to drought-stricken areas despite persistent drought conditions in some counties. Meanwhile, South Carolina's Lowcountry has recorded nearly two feet of rain in August due to a stalled cold front, causing widespread flooding, street closures, and displacement of residents. These diverse weather events highlight the broad impact of excessive rainfall and flash flood hazards across the country.