Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Pine City, WA ∙ Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA ∙ Helmer, ID ∙ Winona, WA ∙ Moscow, ID ∙ Colfax, WA ∙ Lapwai, ID ∙ Johnson, WA ∙ Winchester, ID ∙ Clarkston, WA

Headline

.Atmospheric river could bring up to 3 inches rain to the area. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Spokane WA 325 PM PDT Thu Mar 12 2026 .Atmospheric river could bring up to 3 inches rain to the area. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rain is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Idaho, including the following counties, Latah, Lewis and Nez Perce and Southeast Washington, including the following counties, Asotin, Garfield and Whitman. * WHEN...From 11 PM PDT this evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Atmospheric river will bring heavy rain to the area through Saturday. Most locations can expect one to two inches with low chance of 3 inches. Precipitation in the form of snow may limit the flooding potential. - 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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