Idaho, Washington Flood Watch | Effective 04/22/2026 05:48

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 22 at 5:48AM PDT until April 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 5:48am
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Idaho, including the following counties, Benewah and Latah and Southeast Washington, including the following county, Whitman. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to develop across Southeast Washington and portions of North Idaho early Wednesday morning and last through Wednesday evening. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rainfall is forecast. Saturated soils combined with excessive rainfall may lead to flooding. - 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: 
Benewah, ID; Latah, ID; Whitman, WA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov