Washington Severe Flood Watch | Effective 09/13/2026 12:50

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued September 13 at 12:50PM PDT until September 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 13, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires: 
September 13, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Debris and ash flows, rock slides, especially near burn scars. Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central, East Central, and Northeast Washington, including the following areas and counties, in Central Washington, Waterville Plateau. In East Central Washington, Moses Lake Area and Upper Columbia Basin. In Northeast Washington, Northeast Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this 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... - Moderate to heavy rain has fallen. Observed rainfall amounts range from 0.30-0.80 inches. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are expected. - This includes but is not limited to the following burn scars: Modrite, Hudspeth, Mitre Rock, and in Grant County, Garred Road and Railroad. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Northeast Mountains; Waterville Plateau
Forcast Office: 
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov