Alert archive / Washington / River Flood Warnings in 2025
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Spokane, WA
NWS Spokane, WA issued this river flood warning at Feb 23, 2025, 10:04 AM PST for Whitman County, Washington; Latah County, Idaho. It took effect at Feb 23, 2025, 3:08 PM PST. It was in force for 37 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 23, 2025, 10:04 AM PST (18:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 23, 2025, 3:08 PM PST
- Expired
- Feb 25, 2025, 3:52 AM PST
- In force
- 37 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Spokane, WA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Latah County, ID, Whitman County, WA
The radar
The Spokane radar (KOTX), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Palouse River near Potlatch (PLOI1). The gauge peaked at 17.31 ft at Feb 24, 2025, 6:00 AM PST.
- Action stage
- 14 ft
- Minor stage
- 15 ft
- Moderate stage
- 16 ft
- Major stage
- 17 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 13345000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
055
WGUS46 KOTX 231804
FLWOTX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1004 AM PST Sun Feb 23 2025
...The National Weather Service in Spokane WA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Washington...Idaho...
Palouse River near Potlatch affecting Whitman and Latah Counties.
.Heavy rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly.
For the Palouse River...including Potlatch...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1015 PM PST.
&&
IDC057-WAC075-240615-
/O.NEW.KOTX.FL.W.0002.250223T2308Z-250224T1525Z/
/PLOI1.1.RS.250223T2308Z.250224T0000Z.250224T0324Z.NO/
1004 AM PST Sun Feb 23 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO TOMORROW MORNING...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Palouse River near Potlatch.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding of the low lying areas
between Potlatch Idaho and Palouse Washington will occur. Flooding
will begin at the Lions Club Community Park and Hayton Greene
Park in Palouse. South River Road will likely be flooded where it
crosses the Palouse River at Wellesley Rd. The Potlatch softball
and baseball fields will see ponding of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM PST Sunday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage to 15.4 feet
late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 11.8 feet late Tuesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.1 feet on 02/02/2000.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4688 11670 4687 11698 4686 11722 4697 11723
4698 11674
$$
JW8 follow-up statements
713
WGUS86 KOTX 232331
FLSOTX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
331 PM PST Sun Feb 23 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...Idaho...
Palouse River near Potlatch affecting Whitman and Latah Counties.
.Heavy rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly.
For the Palouse River...including Pullman, Potlatch...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 345 AM PST.
&&
IDC057-WAC075-241145-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250225T0235Z/
/PLOI1.1.RS.250224T0813Z.250224T1200Z.250224T1434Z.NO/
331 PM PST Sun Feb 23 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Palouse River near Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding of the low lying areas
between Potlatch Idaho and Palouse Washington will occur. Flooding
will begin at the Lions Club Community Park and Hayton Greene
Park in Palouse. South River Road will likely be flooded where it
crosses the Palouse River at Wellesley Rd. The Potlatch softball
and baseball fields will see ponding of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 PM PST Sunday the stage was 12.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after
midnight tonight to 15.3 feet late tonight. It will then fall
below flood stage tomorrow morning to 11.6 feet by Tuesday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.1 feet on 02/02/2000.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4688 11670 4687 11698 4686 11722 4697 11723
4698 11674
$$
SVH195
WGUS86 KOTX 240743
FLSOTX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1143 PM PST Sun Feb 23 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Hangman/Latah Creek at Spokane affecting Spokane County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...Idaho...
Palouse River near Potlatch affecting Whitman and Latah Counties.
Paradise Creek at Moscow affecting Whitman and Latah Counties.
South Fork Palouse River at Pullman affecting Whitman County.
.Rivers, creeks, and streams across Whitman, Latah, and Spokane
counties will continue to run high Monday and Tuesday. Heavy rain
over the weekend will be followed by periods of light to moderate
rain Monday afternoon, Monday night and Tuesday.
In general, creeks and streams will crest Monday or Monday night and
gradually recede Tuesday through the end of the week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1145 AM PST.
&&
WAC063-241945-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0003.250224T0743Z-250225T1904Z/
/HAGW1.1.RS.250224T0449Z.250224T1800Z.250225T0704Z.NO/
1143 PM PST Sun Feb 23 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO LATE TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Hangman/Latah Creek at Spokane.
* WHEN...From this evening to late Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Extensive flooding to adjacent roads and
the Hangman Valley Golf Course is likely. Some homes in the
Hangman Valley will also be affected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 PM PST Sunday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 PM PST Sunday was 11.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3
feet late Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late Monday evening and continue to recede through the end of
the week.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.6 feet on 02/17/2017.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4735 11731 4765 11753 4766 11741 4743 11719
$$
IDC057-WAC075-241945-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250225T0234Z/
/PLOI1.1.RS.250224T0755Z.250224T1200Z.250224T1434Z.NO/
1143 PM PST Sun Feb 23 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Palouse River near Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding of the low lying areas
between Potlatch Idaho and Palouse Washington will occur. Flooding
will begin at the Lions Club Community Park and Hayton Greene
Park in Palouse. South River Road will likely be flooded where it
crosses the Palouse River at Wellesley Rd. The Potlatch softball
and baseball fields will see ponding of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM PST Sunday the stage was 14.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Palouse River at Potlatch will rise above
flood stage late this evening to a crest of 15.3 feet prior
to sunrise on Monday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage late Monday morning. The river will gradually recede
Tuesday through the end of the week.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.1 feet on 02/02/2000.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4688 11670 4687 11698 4686 11722 4697 11723
4698 11674
$$
IDC057-WAC075-241945-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250225T1434Z/
/PACI1.2.RS.250223T1845Z.250224T0645Z.250225T0834Z.NR/
1143 PM PST Sun Feb 23 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Paradise Creek at Moscow.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.3 feet, Flooding will increase across many streets
and impact homes in the flood plain, including the intersection of
E and Harding street, Lemhi at Mountain View street, and Blaine at
White street.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 PM PST Sunday the river appeared be cresting near
11.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 PM PST Sunday was 11.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river will likely crest around midnight and
fall close to 9 feet by late Monday morning. With additional
rain Monday afternoon through Tuesday, Paradise Creek will
likely hover around 9 feet through Tuesday afternoon or
Tuesday evening before receding Wednesday through the end of
the week.
- Flood stage is 9.2 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.3 feet on 02/09/1996.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4682 11704 4683 11673 4665 11672 4665 11704
$$
WAC075-241945-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250225T0112Z/
/PULW1.1.RS.250224T0255Z.250224T0545Z.250224T1312Z.NO/
1143 PM PST Sun Feb 23 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...South Fork Palouse River at Pullman.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor flooding in the residential and
business areas along the river in and around Pullman can be
expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 PM PST Sunday the South Fork of the Palouse appeared
to be cresting near 7.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 PM PST Sunday was 7.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage Monday
morning. Additional rain Monday afternoon into Tuesday will
likely the river near the action stage of 5.5 feet through
Tuesday morning. The river will recede Tuesday night through
the end of the week.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
7.0 feet on 03/10/2017.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4692 11735 4682 11704 4657 11703 4681 11750
$$
GKOCH216
WGUS46 KOTX 240850
FLWOTX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1250 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington...
Idaho...
Palouse River near Potlatch affecting Whitman and Latah Counties.
.Rivers, creeks, and streams across Whitman, Latah, and Spokane
counties will continue to run high Monday and Tuesday. Heavy rain
over the weekend will be followed by periods of light to moderate
rain Monday afternoon, Monday night and Tuesday.
For the Palouse River...including Pullman, Potlatch...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday morningthis afternoon at
100 PM PST.
&&
IDC057-WAC075-242100-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250225T0824Z/
/PLOI1.2.RS.250224T0639Z.250224T1200Z.250224T2024Z.NO/
1250 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Palouse River near Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water will be up to the back door at the
city shop in Palouse. Water will approach the home on Main Street
near Hayton Greene Park. Lions Club Park in Palouse will be
submerged and water will be around the playground at the Hayton
Greene Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 PM PST Sunday the stage was 15.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 PM PST Sunday was 15.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 16.5 feet prior to sunrise
Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday
afternoon. The river will gradually recede Tuesday through
the end of the week.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.5 feet on 01/17/2011.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4688 11670 4687 11698 4686 11722 4697 11723
4698 11674
$$
GKOCH051
WGUS46 KOTX 241038
FLWOTX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Spokane WA
238 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
following rivers in Washington...Idaho...
Palouse River near Potlatch affecting Whitman and Latah Counties.
.Heavy rain over the weekend will be followed by periods of light to
moderate
rain Monday afternoon, Monday night and Tuesday.
For the Palouse River...including Pullman, Potlatch...Major flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday mid morningthis afternoon
at 245 PM PST.
&&
IDC057-WAC075-242245-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250225T0824Z/
/PLOI1.3.RS.250224T0639Z.250224T1200Z.250224T2024Z.NO/
238 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Palouse River near Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until just after Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, Water will be over Flannigan Creek Road
and in Potlatch Tree Farm in Potlatch Idaho. Widespread extensive
lowland and field flooding between Potlatch Junction Idaho and
Palouse Washington, including near portions of Highway 272 near
Palouse, and west to Tidwell Road and Highway 27.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 AM PST Monday the stage was 16.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:45 AM PST Monday was 16.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river will crest at 17.6 feet between 4 am and
6 am. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon
to 11.5 feet tomorrow afternoon. The Palouse River will
gradually recede Tuesday through the end of the week.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.9 feet on 04/10/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4688 11670 4687 11698 4686 11722 4697 11723
4698 11674
$$
GKOCH068
WGUS86 KOTX 241440
FLSOTX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
640 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025
...Observed flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
following rivers in Washington...Idaho...
Palouse River near Potlatch affecting Whitman and Latah Counties.
Paradise Creek at Moscow affecting Whitman and Latah Counties.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Washington...
South Fork Palouse River at Pullman affecting Whitman County.
.Rivers, creeks, and streams across Whitman, Latah, and Spokane
counties will continue to run high Monday and Tuesday. Heavy rain
over the weekend will be followed by periods of light to moderate
rain Monday afternoon, Monday night and Tuesday.
In general, creeks and streams will crest Monday or Monday night and
gradually recede Tuesday through the end of the week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this morning at 745 AM PST.
&&
WAC075-241545-
/O.CAN.KOTX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250224T1440Z/
/PULW1.1.RS.250224T0255Z.250224T0730Z.250224T0915Z.NO/
640 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the South Fork Palouse River at Pullman.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:15 AM PST Monday the stage was 6.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- The South Fork of the Palouse River fell below the Flood
Stage of 7 feet early this morning.
- Forecast...The South Fork of the Palouse River will fall to
near 5.5 feet this afternoon and will likely remain near that
level with rain this afternoon and evening. The South Fork of
the Palouse River will continue to fall Tuesday and through
the remainder of the week with the arrival of drier weather.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4692 11735 4682 11704 4657 11703 4681 11750
$$
IDC057-WAC075-250245-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250225T0824Z/
/PLOI1.3.RS.250224T0639Z.250224T1315Z.250224T2024Z.NO/
640 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Palouse River near Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Widespread extensive lowland and field
flooding between Potlatch Junction Idaho and Palouse Washington,
including near portions of Highway 272 near Palouse, and west to
Tidwell Road and Highway 27.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 AM PST Monday the stage was 17.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:45 AM PST Monday was 17.3 feet.
- Forecast...The Palouse River at Potlatch appears to be
cresting near 17.3 feet around 6 am. The river will fall to
near the flood stage of 15 feet this afternoon and continue
to recede through the week into the weekend.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.9 feet on 04/10/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4688 11670 4687 11698 4686 11722 4697 11723
4698 11674
$$
IDC057-WAC075-250245-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250225T1452Z/
/PACI1.2.RS.250223T1845Z.250224T0830Z.250225T0852Z.NR/
640 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Paradise Creek at Moscow.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Water will be up to the homes near the
intersection of Bridge and Hillcrest. Intersection at 5th and
Roosevelt will be flooded. Storm drains along Main Street will be
backed up and overflowing. Mountainview Park will be flooded. Bike
path along the creek near the University will be under 6 inches of
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 AM PST Monday the stage was 10.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:45 AM PST Monday was 11.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river crested around midnight at 11.2 feet.
Paradise Creek will fall close to 9 feet by late Monday
morning. With additional rain Monday afternoon through
Tuesday, Paradise Creek will likely hover around 9 feet
through Tuesday afternoon or Tuesday evening before receding
Wednesday through the end of the week.
- Flood stage is 9.2 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.4 feet on 01/01/1997.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4682 11704 4683 11673 4665 11672 4665 11704
$$
GKOCH860
WGUS86 KOTX 242041
FLSOTX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1241 PM PST Mon Feb 24 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Idaho...
Washington...
Palouse River near Potlatch affecting Latah and Whitman Counties.
.Rivers, creeks, and streams across Whitman, Latah, and Spokane
counties will continue to run high Monday and Tuesday. Heavy rain
over the weekend will be followed by periods of light to moderate
rain Monday afternoon, Monday night and Tuesday.
For the Palouse River...including Potlatch...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1245 AM PST.
&&
IDC057-WAC075-250845-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250225T1208Z/
/PLOI1.2.RS.250224T0639Z.250224T1315Z.250225T0008Z.NO/
1241 PM PST Mon Feb 24 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Palouse River near Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water will be up to the back door at the
city shop in Palouse. Water will approach the home on Main Street
near Hayton Greene Park. Lions Club Park in Palouse will be
submerged and water will be around the playground at the Hayton
Greene Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM PST Monday the stage was 16.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM PST Monday was 17.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to 13.3 feet
tonight.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.5 feet on 01/17/2011.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (10 am PST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Palouse River
Potlatch 15.0 16.7 Mon 11 am PS 11.7 11.5 10.6
&&
LAT...LON 4688 11670 4687 11698 4686 11722 4697 11723
4698 11674
$$
JCLEV334
WGUS86 KOTX 250659
FLSOTX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1059 PM PST Mon Feb 24 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...Idaho...
Palouse River near Potlatch affecting Latah and Whitman Counties.
Paradise Creek at Moscow affecting Latah and Whitman Counties.
.Rivers and creeks across the Palouse will recede overnight and into
Tuesday morning. Paradise Creek and the Palouse Rivers are expected
to fall below flood stage during the early morning hours Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM PST.
&&
IDC057-WAC075-251200-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250225T1200Z/
/PLOI1.3.RS.250224T0639Z.250224T1315Z.250225T0622Z.NO/
1059 PM PST Mon Feb 24 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Palouse River near Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding of the low lying areas
between Potlatch Idaho and Palouse Washington will occur. Flooding
will begin at the Lions Club Community Park and Hayton Greene
Park in Palouse. South River Road will likely be flooded where it
crosses the Palouse River at Wellesley Rd. The Potlatch softball
and baseball fields will see ponding of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM PST Monday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 PM PST Monday was 17.3 feet.
- Forecast...The Palouse River at Potlatch will fall below
flood stage around midnight and will likely fall below the
Action Stage of 14 feet by 4 AM.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (10 pm PST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Palouse River
Potlatch 15.0 15.1 Mon 9 pm PST 13.0 11.4 10.2
&&
LAT...LON 4688 11670 4687 11698 4686 11722 4697 11723
4698 11674
$$
IDC057-WAC075-251200-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250225T1200Z/
/PACI1.2.RS.250223T1845Z.250224T0830Z.250224T1655Z.NR/
1059 PM PST Mon Feb 24 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Paradise Creek was near 9 feet which is just below the
flood stage of 9.2 feet.
* WHERE...Paradise Creek at Moscow.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 9.2 feet, Water will be out of the creek at the
intersection of Bridge Street and Hillcrest Drive and may also be
flowing into the intersection at this stage. Flooding near Damen
Street.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM PST Monday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will hover near 9 feet through early
Tuesday morning. Paradise Creek will be slow to fall on
Tuesday, remaining between 8.5 feet and 9 feet before
receding Tuesday night through the remainder of the week.
- Flood stage is 9.2 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (11 pm PST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Paradise Creek
Moscow 9.2 9.0 Mon 9 pm PST 8.5 7.4 6.7
&&
LAT...LON 4682 11704 4683 11673 4665 11672 4665 11704
$$
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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
352 AM PST Tue Feb 25 2025
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Washington...Idaho...
Palouse River near Potlatch affecting Latah and Whitman Counties.
Paradise Creek at Moscow affecting Latah and Whitman Counties.
IDC057-WAC075-251300-
/O.CAN.KOTX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250225T1152Z/
/PLOI1.3.RS.250224T0639Z.250224T1315Z.250225T0635Z.NO/
352 AM PST Tue Feb 25 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Palouse River near Potlatch.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 14.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Palouse River at Potlatch fell below flood
stage around midnight and will likely fall below the Action
Stage of 14 feet by the middle of the day today (Tuesday).
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (4 am PST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Palouse River
Potlatch 15.0 14.7 Tue 2 am PST 12.8 11.2 10.1
&&
LAT...LON 4688 11670 4687 11698 4686 11722 4697 11723
4698 11674
$$
IDC057-WAC075-251300-
/O.CAN.KOTX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250225T1152Z/
/PACI1.2.RS.250223T1845Z.250224T0830Z.250224T1655Z.NR/
352 AM PST Tue Feb 25 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Paradise Creek at Moscow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 8.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...Paradise Creek will hover between 8 and 8.8 feet
through tonight. The creek will likely fall below the Action
Stage of 8 feet on Wednesday and continue receding through
this weekend.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (4 am PST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Paradise Creek
Moscow 9.2 8.6 Tue 2 am PST 8.2 7.2 6.6
&&
LAT...LON 4682 11704 4683 11673 4665 11672 4665 11704
$$
GKOCHWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Spokane, WA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Feb 23, 4:11 AM PST, 5 hours 53 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 23, 4:11 AM PST, 5 hours 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Spokane WA 411 AM PST Sun Feb 23 2025 .SYNOPSIS... Rain will arrive this weekend as high temperatures warm into the 40s and low 50s. Runoff from rain and melting snow will lead to increased flow and minor flooding across southeast Washington and the central and southern Idaho Panhandle. Another weather system Monday into Tuesday will bring more rain and stronger winds. && .DISCUSSION... Today and Tonight: A pair of moisture-laden shortwaves will produce widespread precipitation in the next 24 hours. The first will be exiting the Idaho Panhandle around sunrise this morning. We are closely monitoring rain amounts through the early morning hours and the response of Paradise Creek running through Moscow, Idaho as it is forecast to climb above flood stage prior to daybreak. The second shortwave will deliver another round of widespread rain late in the day and into the evening as this disturbance shoves a warm front across Washington and north Idaho. The plume of moisture directed into the Pacific Northwest has sufficient Integrated Water Vapor Transport (IVT) to be classified as a "moderate" strength atmospheric river. The precipitation delivered to the region combined with runoff from melting snow will not only produce rises on Paradise Creek and the Palouse River, but other small streams across the eastern third of Washington and the Idaho Panhandle will experience rises. There will also be a heightened risk of field flooding and rock slides in the steep terrain of north Idaho. Areal Flood Watches have been replace with Areal Flood Warnings for Whitman, Latah, and Benewah counties with the expectation of of an additional three-quarters to inch an a half of rain Sunday morning through Sunday night. This is on top of 1 to 3 inches of snow water equivalent across much of Latah and Benewah counties. Areal Flood Advisories are now in effect for the north Idaho Panhandle, Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area, the Central Idaho Panhandle, the L-C Valley, and Lewis county Idaho. Monday and Tuesday: Our final round of widespread rain will occur Monday afternoon into Tuesday as a vigorous low pressure system drives into northwest Washington and southern British Columbia. The easterly flow ahead of this low will likely be sufficient to drive snow levels down to the floor of the Methow Valley Monday night. A couple inches of wet snow accumulation will be possible overnight into early Tuesday morning before west winds increase and scrub the cooler air from the valley east of the Cascade Crest. The National Blend of Models (NBM) gives Stevens Pass a 60 percent chance of a foot or more of snow accumulation Monday into Tuesday. For north Idaho, snow levels aren't expected to fall below 4000 feet until the passage of the cold front Tuesday morning. The NBM generates a 50 percent chance of 6 inches of accumulation Tuesday into Tuesday night. With much of that snow occurring during the day Tuesday with temps in the 30s, low accumulation efficiency may limit the impact at Lookout Pass. Post cold front winds on Tuesday will have the potential to be a more significant impact. The ECMWF ensembles produce average maximum wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph for the eastern third of Washington and adjacent portions of north Idaho including Spokane, Pullman and wind prone areas near Coeur d'Alene. We will be keeping a close eye on Tuesday for the potential for future Wind Advisories. /GKoch Wednesday through Sunday: Above average temperatures in the 40s and 50s continue through the end of the week as upper level height rises dominate the period. A weak wave on the northwest branch of the ridge in SW BC will bring the chance (30-50%) for high elevation snow (above 4000 feet) and valley rain to the Cascades and ID Panhandle Thursday. A second ridge forms offshore Thursday night and shifts into the Inland NW Friday, so most of the day Friday will be dry. As the ridge axis shifts east in western Montana Friday night, precipitation chances increase thanks to a low pressure headed toward the Kenai Peninsula in southern Alaska. A deep subtropical moisture plume will be aimed at Washington. The north-south orientation of the plume suggests this will not be a very long winded event, but precipitation chances continue through late next weekend. Snow levels will be around 4500-5500 feet through the event. Not anticipating a significant hydrologic event from this late week system. /Butler && .AVIATION... 12Z TAFS: Rounds of rain will impact the Inland NW over the next 24 hours. One round shifts out early in the TAF period, but additional rain develops overnight into early Sunday, followed by a brief lull before another round develops later Sunday PM. Look for MVFR conditions, with periodic IFR conditions possible with fog/stratus between those rounds of rain. Additionally wind shear is expected as the atmosphere remains mixed, until this afternoon to evening when some gusty winds are possible, especially at KPUW. FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND/OR ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Moderate confidence in timing and location of upcoming precipitation. Ceilings expected to degrade to MVFR with lower confidence for IFR overnight. Moderate to low confidence of wind shear values being greater than 30 knots difference. Timing confidence in LLWS shear vs gusty winds making it to the surface is low. ----------------------- Confidence descriptors: Low - Less than a 30 percent chance Moderate - 30 to 70 percent chance High - Greater than a 70 percent chance && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Spokane 49 36 49 39 47 33 / 90 100 50 90 40 30 Coeur d'Alene 47 35 48 36 45 31 / 100 100 30 100 60 50 Pullman 49 37 46 37 45 31 / 100 100 60 100 50 50 Lewiston 53 39 52 40 52 34 / 90 100 40 90 40 40 Colville 46 30 45 35 45 29 / 40 100 40 100 40 30 Sandpoint 43 35 45 37 43 32 / 100 100 30 100 80 70 Kellogg 45 37 47 37 40 33 / 100 100 40 100 80 80 Moses Lake 52 34 49 37 54 31 / 60 60 70 50 10 0 Wenatchee 46 33 42 35 47 32 / 50 60 80 70 30 10 Omak 45 31 44 35 47 31 / 20 90 60 90 20 10 && .OTX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... ID...None. WA...None. &&
The office that day
Everything else NWS Spokane, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 8:13 PM PST | River Flood Warning | OTX | Whitman | 59 hr |
| Feb 22, 11:52 PM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | OTX | Whitman | 44 min |
| Feb 23, 12:10 AM PST | Areal Flood Warning | OTX | Whitman | 52 hr |
| Feb 23, 12:32 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | OTX | Asotin, Garfield, Spokane | 52 hr |
| Feb 23, 9:05 AM PST | Areal Flood Warning | OTX | Lincoln | 29 hr |
| Feb 23, 2:04 PM PST | Wind Advisory | OTX | Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Garfield, Grant, Spokane and 1 more | 13 hr |
| Feb 23, 2:12 PM PST | Winter Storm Warning | OTX | Chelan | 50 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.