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