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Blackfeet Nation declares emergency due to rising waters





The Blackfeet Nation of Montana has issued a flood emergency due to rising water levels on the reservation.

Part of the Powwow Campground in Browning is already under water. Some residents have seen water levels approaching their homes and some evacuations are expected.

Heavy rains and melting snow have contributed to emergency conditions around the state.

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Blackfeet declare emergency, offer help numbers to call (The Great Falls Tribune 5/25)

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