Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 3:04PM PDT until August 16 at 6:15PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:04pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Northeast Washington, including the following
county, Pend Oreille.
* WHEN...Until 615 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water along sections of Highway 31 near Metaline Falls
and in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 304 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Metaline Falls and Metaline.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Pend Oreille, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov