Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 14 at 8:48AM PDT until March 15 at 7:48AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 8:48am
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
...Observed flooding increased in duration for the following rivers
in Washington...Idaho...
Paradise Creek at Moscow affecting Latah and Whitman Counties.
For the Paradise Creek ...including Moscow...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Record flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Paradise Creek at Moscow.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.3 feet, Flooding will increase across many streets
and impact homes in the flood plain, including the intersection of
E and Harding street, Lemhi at Mountain View street, Blaine at
White street, and portions of the University of Idaho campus.
Similar to the flooding of 2019.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 11.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 AM PDT Saturday was 11.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to recede into its minor
flood stage by Saturday afternoon and into its action stage
by Sunday morning. It is forecasted to remain in action stage
through Monday.
- Flood stage is 9.2 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.4 feet on 04/09/2019.
- 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 930 PM PDT.
Area Description:
Latah, ID; Whitman, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov