Severe Winds Batter Great Falls, Rip Roof From Lincoln Elementary as Fires Burn and Power Fails

Overview

• Great Falls officials reported extensive wind damage, including downed trees and power lines, with intermittent outages affecting thousands.
• Lincoln Elementary sustained significant roof damage and will be closed Monday and Tuesday, with GFPS notifying families and arranging student lunches.
• Police, fire rescue, and public works have blocked roads around the school as crews secure the site and assess damage.
• Wildland fires were reported near Gibson Flats and in the Big Sag Road area, with mutual aid activated and no injuries reported so far.
• Residents are asked to call 911 only for true emergencies and to check ParentSquare and NorthWestern Energy’s outage map for updates.