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Pendleton - OR, US, National Weather Service

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

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING 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.

.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.