Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 23 at 4:41PM PDT until March 26 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 23, 2026 - 4:41pm
Expires:
March 24, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
River Levels for the Yakima River remain high and rain along the
Cascade crest on Tuesday is expected to raise water levels in the
Yakima River at Easton back above minor flood stage Tuesday night
through Thursday morning.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Washington, including the
following areas, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades
Crest and Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
The watch is being issued primarily for the Yakima River near
Easton and would affect Easton and Elk Meadows.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The current river level for the Yakima River at Easton is
51.14 feet at 4 PM. Flood stage is at 51.3 feet. The Yakima
River at Easton is forecast to rise to 51.3 feet Wednesday
morning, peak at 51.36 feet Wednesday afternoon and drop
below flood stage late Wednesday night.
- 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:
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest; Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov