Flood — Kittitas, Washington

2017-03-13 to 2017-03-16 · near Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington

Event narrative

Small Stream Flooding was reported along numerous creeks draining into the western sections of Ellensburg. Several roads were closed due to water including Railroad, Dolarway, Enterprise and West Thrall Roads. Most of the flooding was along Reecer and Dry Creek with water surrounding several businesses and homes.

Wider weather episode

Snow melt, combined with periods rain, resulted in numerous streams flooding across south-central Washington.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 683653. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.