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State: WA Total alerts: 11 Updated: Mar 15, 2026 11:04pm PDT

Flood Warning

Area
Walla Walla, WA
Flood Warning issued March 15 at 10:34PM PDT until March 16 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Walla Walla River near Touchet affecting Walla Walla County. For the Walla Walla River...including Touchet...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Walla Walla River near Touchet. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low land areas along river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM PDT Sunday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM PDT Sunday was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3 feet on 02/21/1982. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Weather Advisory

Area
Cascades of Southern King County
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 8:15PM PDT until March 16 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Wet snow and light freezing rain. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and total ice accumulations up to 0.05 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory

Area
Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 8:15PM PDT until March 16 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow rates may approach up to 1 inch an hour this evening at Stevens Pass. Snow levels will rise overnight which may allow for a brief period of freezing rain.

Winter Weather Advisory

Area
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 8:15PM PDT until March 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Flood Watch

Area
Chelan, WA
Flood Watch issued March 15 at 8:03PM PDT until March 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Light to periodically moderate rain is expected for the lower Stehekin Valley this week along with melting snow as temperatures warm into the 40s and 50s. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible for the lower Stehekin Valley. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following county, Chelan. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...When the Stehekin River gauge hits 19.3 feet, water breaches the river bank. At 20 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road begins to flood in places at the northern end and Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. At 20.5 feet, water begins to damage Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The Stehekin River is at 19.26 feet currently. It is expected to rise above 19.5 feet (action stage) late Monday evening into Monday night. River levels will continue to rise through the week with an expected crest of 21.95 feet early Saturday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Grays Harbor, WA
Flood Warning issued March 15 at 7:16PM PDT until March 16 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Chehalis River At Porter affecting Grays Harbor County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chehalis River at Porter. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor will flood low pasture lands and some roads. High tidal levels at Aberdeen will worsen flooding along the lower reaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM PDT Sunday the stage was 48.5 feet. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM PDT Sunday was 48.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting this evening with river levels expected to gradually recede tonight. Waters are expected to fall below flood stage by Monday afternoon and continue falling to 44.4 feet Thursday afternoon. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Hydrologic Outlook

Area
King, WA; Skagit, WA; Snohomish, WA; Whatcom, WA
Hydrologic Outlook issued March 15 at 3:29PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

ESFSEW Moderate to heavy rainfall combined with higher snow levels will lead to rises on the rivers flowing off the central and northern Cascades. Several rivers are forecast to reach Action Stage and a few rivers will be close to flood stage. Rivers will continue to run high through the end of the week then recede over the weekend. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

Flood Watch

Area
Mason, WA
Flood Watch issued March 15 at 2:51PM PDT until March 18 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moderate to heavy rainfall over the Olympics will force rises on the Skokomish River in Mason County with flooding possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Weather Advisory

Area
Western Chelan County
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 2:05PM PDT until March 16 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, local to 6 inches. * WHERE...Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden Village. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel could be difficult at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates may approach up to 1 inch an hour this evening. Please continue to check road conditions before traveling through the Cascades.

Winter Weather Advisory

Area
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 12:56PM PDT until March 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Snow and light freezing rain expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches and total ice accumulations up to 0.05 inches. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Flood Warning

Area
Grays Harbor, WA
Flood Warning issued March 13 at 4:53PM PDT until March 16 at 8:43PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... Chehalis River At Porter affecting Grays Harbor County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chehalis River at Porter. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor will flood low pasture lands and some roads. High tidal levels at Aberdeen will worsen flooding along the lower reaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 PM PDT Friday the stage was 46.3 feet. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 48.5 feet late Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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