Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Santa, ID ∙ Chelan Falls, WA ∙ Cashmere Mountain, WA ∙ De Smet, ID ∙ Lemonade Peak, ID ∙ Lucerne, WA ∙ Harrison, ID ∙ Murray, ID ∙ South Wenatchee, WA ∙ Parkline, ID

Headline

.Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels.

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Spokane WA 949 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025 .Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of North Idaho, including the following counties, Benewah, Kootenai and Shoshone. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. There will also be a risk of mud and rock slides in steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An atmospheric river will bring an extended period of moderate to heavy rainfall to the central Idaho Panhandle through early Friday. Rain and snowmelt will bring an increased risk for urban and small stream flooding and mud and rock slides in steep terrain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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