Flood in Whitman County, Washington

Flood February 24, 2025 · Whitman County, Washington

$5K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

An estimated 3 feet of water in basement for several buildings along the Palouse River.

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 Palouse (46.9100, -117.0700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1239908. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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