It's easy to assume those oversized bird nests you'll find on top of power poles along the Yellowstone River are for bald eagles, but you would be mistaken.
It seems far too soon to be talking about flooding, but it's already happening in some areas of the state, according to the latest info from Montana DNRC.
The shrill mating call of the cicada is impossible to miss along the Yellowstone River. The loudest bug in the world is harmless to humans and pets; only the male creates the ear-piercing sound.
Most of southwest Montana is in a precarious position through at least Monday morning due to rainfall and swelling rivers and creeks. The Yellowstone River in particular is facing several issues including Flash Flood Watches.