Flood — Yakima, Washington

2017-03-14 to 2017-03-16 · near Tieton, Yakima, Washington

Event narrative

More flooding was reported along Wide Hollow and Cottonwood creeks, as well as Cowiche and Ahtanum creeks, through the city of Yakima, then southeast into the lower Yakima valley. Rapid snow melt occurred in the foothills west of Yakima. Water from roadside ditches spilled over various road in places.

Along Toppenish and Satus Creeks, in the lower valley, water over roads and field flooding were reported along the main branches of the creeks as well as the numerous tributaries to these creeks. A number of roads remained closed due to high water through the rest of March.

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 683655. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.