Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 13 at 4:34PM PDT until March 14 at 10:18PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 4:34pm
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Washington...Idaho...
Paradise Creek at Moscow affecting Whitman and Latah Counties.
.Additional precipitation amounts up to 1 inch will fall through
Friday Night. In addition, areas on the Palouse receiving snow will
change over to rain resulting in increased runoff.
For the Paradise Creek ...including Moscow...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Paradise Creek at Moscow.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Water will be up to the homes near the
intersection of Bridge and Hillcrest. Intersection at 5th and
Roosevelt will be flooded. Storm drains along Main Street will be
backed up and overflowing. Mountainview Park will be flooded. Bike
path along the creek near the University will be under 6 inches of
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:45 PM PDT Friday the stage was 9.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above moderate flood stage
with a maximum value of 10.1 feet Friday evening. It will
fall below flood stage Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 9.2 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.0 feet on 03/26/2012.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 415 AM PDT.
Area Description:
Latah, ID; Whitman, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov