Flood — Kittitas, Washington

2009-01-07 to 2009-01-09 · near Easton, Kittitas, Washington

Event narrative

Heavy rain on deep snow caused moderate flooding with damage in Elk Meadows subdivision, Cle Elum, Roslyn, and the west portion of Ellensburg. Roads were flooded and buckled in many areas.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rainfall on deep snowpack caused excessive runoff and moderate flooding on the Yakima River from near Easton to the mouth.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 141612. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.