Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 21 at 5:37AM PDT until March 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 5:37am
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected along the
Yakima River near Easton.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Washington, including the
following county, Kittitas.
* WHEN...Until 500 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 537 AM PDT, the public reported flooding in the warned
area due to heavy rain and snow melt. Flooding is already
occurring.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Cle Elum River, Tucker Creek, Spex Arth Creek, Yakima River,
Peterson Creek, Big Creek and Little Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Elk Meadows and Easton.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Kittitas, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov