Flash Flood — Yakima, Washington

2014-08-13 · near Roza, Yakima, Washington

Event narrative

Yakima Herald news story reported the event that occurred in a remote area of Yakima county. But still blocked a significant state highway for rural travelers.

Wider weather episode

An upper level low pressure system off the coast of southwest Oregon slowly moved inland the afternoon and evening of August 13th. This lead to another round of showers and thunderstorms for most of the forecast area. Heavy rain and large hail were the main severe weather threats on this day. But an isolated tornado was reported near Rattle Snake Mountain.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 528546. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.