Flood — Whitman, Washington

2025-02-24 · near Blackwell, Whitman, Washington

Event narrative

Minor flooding in Department of Highways facility with approximately 2 to 3 inches of water in shop.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1239907. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.