Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 21 at 12:48PM PDT until March 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 12:48pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt and previous rainfall continues.
* 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 1242 PM PDT, the public reported flooding in the warned
area due to snowmelt and previous heavy rainfall. Flooding is
already occurring.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Little Creek, Spex Arth Creek, Peterson Creek, Big Creek, Cle
Elum River, Yakima River and Tucker 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.
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.
Area Description:
Kittitas, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov