Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 13 at 3:29PM PDT until March 14 at 10:18PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...Idaho...
Paradise Creek at Moscow affecting Latah and Whitman Counties.
.Additional precipitation amounts up to two inches will fall from
Friday through Friday Night. In addition, areas on the Palouse
receiving snow early Friday morning will change over to rain
resulting in increased runoff.
For the Paradise Creek ...including Moscow...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Paradise Creek at Moscow.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.2 feet, Water will be out of the creek at the
intersection of Bridge Street and Hillcrest Drive and may also be
flowing into the intersection at this stage. Flooding can also be
expected near Damen Street.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 PM PDT Friday the stage was 9.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:45 PM PDT Friday was 9.7 feet.
- Forecast...The creek is currently 9.7 feet Friday afternoon
and remain near flood stage through early Saturday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage by early Saturday night.
- Flood stage is 9.2 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.7 feet on 12/30/2017.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 330 AM PDT.
Area Description:
Latah, ID; Whitman, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov