Rapidly rising floodwaters have taken many by surprise in Libby, Montana, prompting school closures and emergency declarations across the region. Roads and bridges have been washed out, with significant infrastructure damage reported. Authorities are working with an All-Hazards Incident Command Team to assess the situation as flash flood watches remain in effect. Governor Gianforte has requested a presidential major emergency declaration, and federal assistance has been sought to aid recovery efforts. Residents have been urged to prepare for more rain and potential additional flooding, as the region is currently navigating the impacts of an atmospheric river event. Cleanup efforts are underway, but concerns about the exposure of hazardous contaminants from nearby Superfund sites have also been raised due to the flooding.