Flood — Yakima, Washington

2011-03-31 · near Tieton, Yakima, Washington

Event narrative

The Naches River at Naches crested .2 feet above normal.

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 292684. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.