Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 14 at 12:25AM PDT until March 14 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 12:25am
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
South Fork Palouse River at Pullman affecting Whitman County.
For the Palouse River...including Pullman...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...South Fork Palouse River at Pullman.
* WHEN...Until this morning.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor flooding in the residential and
business areas along the river in and around Pullman can be
expected. Ponding of water on portions of Grand Ave near Missouri
Flat Creek. Flooding in portions of Spring Street Skate Park, the
City Palyfields, and the Pullman RV Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 PM PDT Friday the stage was 6.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 7.2 feet early this morning. It will fall
below flood stage early this morning.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
7.0 feet on 03/10/2017.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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 this morning at 600 AM PDT.
Area Description:
Whitman, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov