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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
113 PM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

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Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-Simcoe Highlands-Upper Slopes of
the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-Lower Slopes of the Eastern
Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Cle Elum, Cliffdell, Appleton, Thorp,
Ellensburg, Yakima, Easton, Bickleton, Toppenish, Roslyn, Naches,
Goldendale, and Sunnyside
113 PM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Washington,
  including the following areas, in central Washington, Kittitas
  Valley, Simcoe Highlands and Yakima Valley. In south central
  Washington, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest
  and Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water
  crossings may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are running high
  and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Flooding has already been reported along the Naches and
    Yakima Rivers. More rain is expected to occur through the
    week, with heavy rain expected to fall over the Cascades the
    remainder of Tuesday into Wednesday.
  - Go to http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
    tips and resources.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
107 PM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...

  Yakima River at Umtanum affecting Kittitas County.

  Yakima River near Parker affecting Yakima County.

  Yakima River at Horlick affecting Kittitas County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...

  Naches River near Cliffdell affecting Yakima County.

  Naches River near Naches affecting Yakima County.

.Heavy rain continues in the Washington Cascades through Thursday
morning. Rises along area rivers and streams will persist for the
next couple of days, potentially through the weekend.

For the Yakima River...including Horlick, Umtanum, Parker, Kiona...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pdt.

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107 PM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Yakima River at Horlick.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:30 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 36.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 35.5 feet
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 12:30 PM PST Wednesday was 36.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise to 38.2 feet late this
    evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
    evening to 30.7 feet late Monday morning. It will rise to
    32.4 feet late Tuesday evening. It will then fall to 32.2
    feet Wednesday, December 17. It will then rise again but
    remain below flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 36.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    38.1 feet on 11/29/1995.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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LAT...LON 4720 12095 4717 12080 4714 12077 4712 12072
      4710 12074 4713 12081 4716 12086 4717 12092
      4718 12097


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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
107 PM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...

  Yakima River at Umtanum affecting Kittitas County.

  Yakima River near Parker affecting Yakima County.

  Yakima River at Horlick affecting Kittitas County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...

  Naches River near Cliffdell affecting Yakima County.

  Naches River near Naches affecting Yakima County.

.Heavy rain continues in the Washington Cascades through Thursday
morning. Rises along area rivers and streams will persist for the
next couple of days, potentially through the weekend.

For the Yakima River...including Horlick, Umtanum, Parker, Kiona...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pdt.

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WAC037-110915-
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/UMTW1.1.ER.251210T0040Z.251211T0600Z.251212T1231Z.NO/
107 PM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Yakima River at Umtanum.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 38.0 feet, At this level, flooding of roads and
  pastures in the vicinity of the river will occur.  The Ellensburg
  water supply pumphouse is threatened.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:15 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 35.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 33.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this
    afternoon to 37.3 feet late this evening. It will then fall
    below flood stage early Friday morning to 32.3 feet Monday
    afternoon. It will rise to 33.3 feet Wednesday, December 17.
    It will then fall to 33.2 feet Wednesday, December 17. It
    will then rise again but remain below flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 35.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    37.1 feet on 11/23/1959.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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LAT...LON 4701 12058 4696 12050 4689 12048 4687 12046
      4685 12048 4685 12050 4689 12051 4693 12053
      4698 12060


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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
320 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

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Kittitas WA-
320 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...River flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Washington, including the
  following county, Kittitas.

* WHEN...Until 400 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding along the Yakima River at Easton.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 318 AM PST, Gauge reports indicated heavy rain. Flooding
    is already occurring in the warned area. Between 4 and 6
    inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2 inches are possible
    in the warned area over the next 24 hours.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    mainly rural areas of Northwestern Kittitas County along the
    Yakima River at Easton.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 4722 12115 4723 12117 4724 12118 4725 12118
      4724 12115 4722 12113


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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
320 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kittitas WA-
320 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Washington, including the
  following county, Kittitas.

* WHEN...Until 400 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 318 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated slow moving
    thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall across the warned
    area.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Ellensburg and Thorp.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 4698 12060 4710 12073 4712 12072 4701 12058


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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
320 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kittitas WA-
320 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected along the
  Yakima River and adjacent small streams and creeks.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Washington, including the
  following county, Kittitas.

* WHEN...Until 400 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers and other low-lying and flood-prone
  locations is imminent or occurring. Heavy rain and river flooding
  will lead to minor inundation of residential and agricultural
  areas. River flooding may lead to water over roads and impact
  low-lying roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 318 AM PST, The public reported flooding in Elk Meadows
    along the Yakima River and nearby small streams. Flooding is
    ongoing. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen over the
    last 24 hours.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Big Creek, Little Creek and Yakima River.
    Additional rainfall amounts of 2.5 to 4.5 inches are possible
    in the warned area through Friday morning.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Elk meadows Subdivision
    Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Kittitas County
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 4720 12107 4721 12111 4722 12115 4723 12114
      4722 12112 4721 12107 4720 12105


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