Flood in Whitman County, Washington

Flood February 22, 2025 – February 23, 2025 · Whitman County, Washington

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain and rapid snow melt led to water over State Route 23 near Steptoe. The Pullman Airport recorded 1.15 inches of rain.

The wider storm

A strong atmospheric river moved through the region on February 22-26. Many locations across Eastern Washington received rain amounts 1 to 2 inches over the period. The rain combined with snow melt in the area leading to several reports of flooding from Pullman to Spokane. Little Spokane River at Dartford crested at 5.82 feet. The Latah Creek at Spokane crested at 12.82 feet. The South Fork of the Palouse River at Pullman crested 7.64 feet.

Began near Steptoe (47.0000, -117.3700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1239440. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

Tornadoes near your address

See every tornado that passed near a place you know, measured to its path.