Oregon, Washington Flood Watch | Effective 04/22/2026 05:47

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 22 at 5:47AM PDT until April 23 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 5:47am
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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...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