Flood — Kittitas, Washington

2011-03-31 · near Martin, Kittitas, Washington

Event narrative

Flooding reported at Elk Meadows between Easton and Cle Elum. AT Easton, the river gage peaked 1 foot above flood stage at 1730 PDT.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rainfall on melting snowpack along the east slopes of the Washington Cascades caused flooding along numerous streams in western Kittitas and Yakima counties. Reported rainfall included 2.5 inches in Easton and .69 inches in Cle Elum.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 292676. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.