Yakima Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Flash Flood Watch
Spokane Area
Flash Flood Watch issued September 12 at 7:41PM PDT until September 13 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of Northeast Washington, including the following area and county, Spokane Area. * WHEN...From 2 AM PDT Sunday through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy rainfall over the burn scar is expected to develop Sunday morning. Rainfall rates of 0.20 to 0.30 inches per hour will be possible Sunday morning then decreasing to 0.10 inches per hour Sunday afternoon. Rainfall amounts could exceed 0.50 inch by midday Sunday. Residents near the burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow moving through the Old Trails and Autumn Lane. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Spokane and Nine Mile Falls. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 12th, 2026 07:41:00 pm PDT
September 12th, 2026 07:41:00 pm PDT
September 13th, 2026 04:00:00 pm PDT
Flash Flood Watch
Spokane, WA
Flash Flood Watch issued September 12 at 7:41PM PDT until September 13 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of Northeast Washington, including the following county, Spokane. * WHEN...From 2 AM PDT Sunday through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy rainfall over the burn scar is expected to develop Sunday morning. Rainfall rates of 0.20 to 0.30 inches per hour will be possible Sunday morning then decreasing to 0.10 inches per hour Sunday afternoon. Rainfall amounts could exceed 0.50 inch by midday Sunday. Residents near the burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow moving through the Old Trails and Autumn Lane. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Spokane and Nine Mile Falls. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 12th, 2026 07:41:00 pm PDT
September 12th, 2026 07:41:00 pm PDT
September 13th, 2026 04:00:00 pm PDT
Flood Watch
Chelan, WA; Douglas, WA; Ferry, WA; Okanogan, WA
Flood Watch issued September 12 at 7:41PM PDT until September 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Debris and ash flows, rock slides, and minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, especially near burn scars. * WHERE...Portions of North Central and Northeast Washington, including the following counties, in North Central Washington, Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan. In Northeast Washington, Ferry. * WHEN...From 1 AM PDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in debris and ash flows over burn scars in steep terrain. Rock slides will be possible. Minor flooding in urban areas where there is poor drainage. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving storm system will bring persistent bands of rain through Central Washington. Moderate to heavy rain intensities are expected at times. Rainfall amounts will range between 0.50 and 1.50 inches with locally around 2.00 inches in southern Chelan County. - This includes but is not limited to the following burn scars: Modrite, Kaiser Canyon, Sinlahekin, Chelan Falls, Little Giant, Sisi, and Pioneer. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 12th, 2026 07:41:00 pm PDT
September 12th, 2026 07:41:00 pm PDT
September 13th, 2026 04:00:00 pm PDT
Flood Watch
Waterville Plateau
Flood Watch issued September 12 at 7:41PM PDT until September 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Debris and ash flows, rock slides, and minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, especially near burn scars. * WHERE...A portion of Central Washington, including the following area and county, Waterville Plateau. * WHEN...From 1 AM PDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in debris and ash flows over burn scars in steep terrain. Rock slides will be possible. Minor flooding in urban areas where there is poor drainage. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving storm system will bring persistent bands of rain through Central Washington. Moderate to heavy rain intensities are expected at times. Rainfall amounts will range between 0.50 and 1.50 inches with locally around 2.00 inches in southern Chelan County - This includes but is not limited to the following burn scars: Chelan Falls. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 12th, 2026 07:41:00 pm PDT
September 12th, 2026 07:41:00 pm PDT
September 13th, 2026 04:00:00 pm PDT
Flood Watch
Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Northeast Mountains
Flood Watch issued September 12 at 7:41PM PDT until September 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Debris and ash flows, rock slides, especially near burn scars. Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible * WHERE...Portions of East Central and Northeast Washington, including the following areas and counties, in East Central Washington, Moses Lake Area and Upper Columbia Basin. In Northeast Washington, Northeast Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 AM PDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in debris and ash flows over burn scars in steep terrain. Rock slides will be possible. Minor flooding in urban areas where there is poor drainage. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Rises on creeks and streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving storm system will bring persistent bands of rain through Central Washington. Moderate to heavy rain intensities are expected at times. Rainfall amounts will range between 0.50 and 1.50 inches. - This includes but is not limited to the following burn scars: Modrite, Hudspeth, Autumn Lane, Mitre Rock, and in Grant County, Garred Road and Railroad. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 12th, 2026 07:41:00 pm PDT
September 12th, 2026 07:41:00 pm PDT
September 13th, 2026 04:00:00 pm PDT
Flood Watch
Grant, WA; Stevens, WA
Flood Watch issued September 12 at 7:41PM PDT until September 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Debris and ash flows, rock slides, especially near burn scars. Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central and Northeast Washington, including the following counties, in Central Washington, Grant. In Northeast Washington, Stevens. * WHEN...From 1 AM PDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in debris and ash flows over burn scars in steep terrain. Rock slides will be possible. Minor flooding in urban areas where there is poor drainage. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving storm system will bring persistent bands of rain through Central Washington. Rain intensities will vary from light to moderate. Rainfall amounts will range between 0.50 and 1.50 inches. - This includes but is not limited to the following burn scars: Modrite, Hudspeth, Autumn Lane, Mitre Rock, and in Grant County, Garred Road and Railroad. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 12th, 2026 07:41:00 pm PDT
September 12th, 2026 07:41:00 pm PDT
September 13th, 2026 04:00:00 pm PDT
Flood Watch
Okanogan Highlands; Wenatchee Area; Okanogan Valley; Central Chelan County; Western Chelan County; Western Okanogan County
Flood Watch issued September 12 at 7:41PM PDT until September 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Debris and ash flows, rock slides, and minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, especially near burn scars. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following areas and counties, Central Chelan County, Okanogan Highlands, Okanogan Valley, Wenatchee Area, Western Chelan County and Western Okanogan County. * WHEN...From 1 AM PDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in debris and ash flows over burn scars in steep terrain. Rock slides will be possible. Minor flooding in urban areas where there is poor drainage. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving storm system will bring persistent bands of rain through Central Washington. Moderate to heavy rain intensities are expected at times. Rainfall amounts will range between 0.50 and 1.50 inches with locally around 2.00 inches in southern Chelan County - This includes but is not limited to the following burn scars: Modrite, Kaiser Canyon, Sinlahekin, Chelan Falls, Little Giant, Sisi, Labor Mountain, and Pioneer. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 12th, 2026 07:41:00 pm PDT
September 12th, 2026 07:41:00 pm PDT
September 13th, 2026 04:00:00 pm PDT
Flash Flood Watch
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains
Flash Flood Watch issued September 11 at 5:05PM PDT until September 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Paradise and Hagen burn scar. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Oregon, including the following area, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and southeast Washington, including the following area, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Paradise and Hagen burn scar 1 to 1.5 inches is expected during the period of the watch. Residents near the Paradise and Hagan burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Meacham, Spout Springs, Tollgate, Bingham Springs, Minam, Ski Bluewood, Gibbon, Hilgard, Troy, Kamela, Umatilla Reservation and Kooskooskie. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 11th, 2026 05:05:00 pm PDT
September 11th, 2026 05:05:00 pm PDT
September 13th, 2026 08:00:00 pm PDT
SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.
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This severe weather alerts report is relevant for ZIP codes from 98901 through 98909, accurately covering all areas within Yakima, WA.
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National Outlook
Rain and Thunder in Central and Eastern U.S., Cool in Northwest 09-12 to 09-14
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