Fallon County Disaster & Emergency Services

10/08/2026

A cold front is headed our way for weekend, reminding us to prepare for winter driving conditions. Check the weather forecast and road reports, pack an emergency kit, and prepare your vehicle for winter travel.

09/19/2026

ALERT...
Heavy rainfall...
•••Areas of flash flooding likely•••

SUMMARY...At least localized pockets of flash flooding will be likely across south-central and southeastern MT over the next 4-6 hours. Embedded hourly rates of 1.0 to 1.5 inches are expected with additional totals of 2 to 3+ inches through 1PM.

09/18/2026

Update: Fire has been stopped.
There is a fire at 852 Calumet Rd. Baker Fire, Plevna Fire, Fallon County Sheriffs Office, and Fallon County ambulance are on scene and responding.

09/11/2026

🇺🇸25 years. We will never forget.🇺🇸

09/09/2026

Red Flag Warning for Thursday September 10, 2026.

09/08/2026

09/07/2026

🔥Rattlesnake Complex Fire Update | 9/7🔥

DNRC County Assist Team, Incident Commander David Hamilton
Location: 23 miles southeast of Terry and 30 miles east of Miles City
Start Date: 9/02/2026
Cause: Lightning/Natural
Size: Snow Fire: 14,085 acres Ayers Pond Fire: 593 acres Pine Creek Fire: 933 acres
Containment: Snow Fire: 71% Ayers Pond Fire: 100% Pine Creek Fire: 100%
Resources: 187 Total Personnel; 4 Hand crews; 5 dozers; 15 engines; 1 Water Tender

CURRENT STATUS
The Pine Creek and Ayers Pond fires are now 100% contained and have transitioned to patrol status. As containment increases, fire crews and heavy equipment that are no longer needed will begin demobilizing to right-size the incident while maintaining the personnel needed for patrol, mop-up, and suppression repair.
A nighttime detection aircraft flew over the Rattlesnake Complex and nearby areas that recently received lightning to look for new fire starts and map any residual heat needing attention. Imagery showed little to no residual heat of concern.
On the Snow Fire, hand crews completed handline along the eastern and western flanks and continued cold trailing the perimeter to locate and extinguish remaining heat. Suppression repair, which involves dozers pulling displaced soil and returning the terrain as closely as possible to its natural condition. This work reduces erosion and supports vegetation recovery.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR
Windy conditions are expected today and again tomorrow, with potential isolated thunderstorms. Incoming storm cells may produce gusty, erratic winds. Relative humidities will range from 20% to 30%, and temperatures will be slightly cooler in the mid-80s.

EVACUATIONS AND CLOSURES
There are no evacuation orders or road closures in effect. Motorists traveling along Highway 12 should use caution and give fire personnel and emergency vehicles plenty of room. A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the fire area. Do not fly drones or other unmanned aircraft near the fire, as they can interfere with firefighting aircraft and put pilots at risk.