Flood Watch Idaho, Washington | Effective 03/12/2026 15:25

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued March 12 at 3:25PM PDT until March 14 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 12, 2026 - 3:25pm
Expires: 
March 13, 2026 - 4:30am
Description: 
Atmospheric river could bring up to 3 inches rain to the area. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rain is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Idaho, including the following counties, Latah, Lewis and Nez Perce and Southeast Washington, including the following counties, Asotin, Garfield and Whitman. * WHEN...From 11 PM PDT this evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Atmospheric river will bring heavy rain to the area through Saturday. Most locations can expect one to two inches with low chance of 3 inches. Precipitation in the form of snow may limit the flooding potential. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Latah, ID; Lewis, ID; Nez Perce, ID; Asotin, WA; Garfield, WA; Whitman, WA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov