Flash Flood in Yakima County, Washington

Flash Flood August 13, 2014 · Yakima County, Washington

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Roza (46.6729, -121.0406).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

EF0 Benton County

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 528546. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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