Flood — Kittitas, Washington

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

Event narrative

The Yakima river at Umtanum crested at .6 feet above flood stage.

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 292677. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.