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Flood in Yakima County, Washington
Flood March 14, 2017 – March 16, 2017 · Yakima County, Washington
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
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.
The wider storm
Snow melt, combined with periods rain, resulted in numerous streams flooding across south-central Washington.
Began near Tieton (46.7194, -120.7499).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 683655. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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