Flash Flood — Garfield, Washington

2008-05-28 · near Alpowa, Garfield, Washington

Wider weather episode

Brief heavy rain led to flash flooding near Pullman and 14 miles east of Pomeroy. Five to six miles north to northeast of Pullman, flooding was observed on Estes and Old Ambion roads. Fourteen miles east of Pomeroy, 1.6 inches of rain was measured in 20 minutes near Alpowa Summit on Highway 12. This led to several road closures on the southwest side of the summit.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 100682. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.