United States Active Warning and Alerts Center

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING

Kittitas County, WA Yakima County, WA Klickitat County, WA

River Levels for the Yakima River remain high and rain along the
Cascade crest on Tuesday is expected to raise water levels in the
Yakima River at Easton back above minor flood stage Tuesday night
through Thursday morning.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Washington, including the
following areas, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades
Crest and Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
The watch is being issued primarily for the Yakima River near
Easton and would affect Easton and Elk Meadows.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The current river level for the Yakima River at Easton is
51.14 feet at 4 PM. Flood stage is at 51.3 feet. The Yakima
River at Easton is forecast to rise to 51.3 feet Wednesday
morning, peak at 51.36 feet Wednesday afternoon and drop
below flood stage late Wednesday night.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...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.

Hawaii County, HI

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR MAUI AND NOW
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains
possible.

* WHERE...The Big Island.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be
closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams due to
excessive rain over saturated ground. Urban areas may receive more
significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Instability associated with a an upper disturbance combined
with lingering moisture and saturated grounds will maintain
the potential for locally heavy showers and thunderstorms.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Maui County, HI Hawaii County, HI

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR MAUI AND NOW
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible. Additional windward showers, some heavy, are expected
this later this morning and this afternoon.

* WHERE...The island of Maui in Maui County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be
closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas
may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to
rapid runoff.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Instability associated with a an upper disturbance combined
with lingering moisture and saturated grounds will maintain
the potential for locally heavy showers and thunderstorms.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.