Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 21 at 2:03PM PDT until April 23 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 2:03pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
Heavy rainfall is expected to develop over portions of southeast
Washington and northeast Oregon tonight through Thursday morning.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Oregon, including the following areas,
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of
the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Northern Blue Mountains
of Oregon and southeast Washington, including the following area,
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...From 11 PM PDT this evening through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The Blue Mountains are expected to receive 3 to 4 inches and
the Blue Mountain Foothills are expected to receive 1.5 to
2.5 inches. These rain amounts may lead to flooding,
especially along small creeks and streams. Any flooding that
develops is not expected to reach the levels seen in mid
March 2026.
- 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:
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov