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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Spokane WA
741 PM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026

WAZ036-132300-
/O.NEW.KOTX.FF.A.0001.260913T0900Z-260913T2300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Spokane Area-
741 PM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE OLD TRAILS AND AUTUMN LANE BURN SCARS IN
EFFECT FROM 2 AM PDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
  are possible over the burn scar.

* WHERE...A portion of Northeast Washington, including the following
  area and county, Spokane Area.

* WHEN...From 2 AM PDT Sunday through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy rainfall over the burn scar is expected
  to develop Sunday morning.  Rainfall rates of 0.20 to 0.30 inches
  per hour will be possible Sunday morning then decreasing to 0.10
  inches per hour Sunday afternoon.  Rainfall amounts could exceed
  0.50 inch by midday Sunday.  Residents near the burn scar should
  prepare for potential debris flow moving through the Old Trails and
  Autumn Lane. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local
  authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of
  low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and
  near recent wildfire burn scars. Storm drains and ditches may
  become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy
    rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and
    debris flows.
  - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
    Spokane and Nine Mile Falls.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Spokane WA
741 PM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026

WAC063-132300-
/O.NEW.KOTX.FF.A.0001.260913T0900Z-260913T2300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Spokane-
741 PM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE OLD TRAILS AND AUTUMN LANE BURN SCARS IN
EFFECT FROM 2 AM PDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
  are possible over the burn scar.

* WHERE...A portion of Northeast Washington, including the following
  county, Spokane.

* WHEN...From 2 AM PDT Sunday through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy rainfall over the burn scar is expected
  to develop Sunday morning.  Rainfall rates of 0.20 to 0.30 inches
  per hour will be possible Sunday morning then decreasing to 0.10
  inches per hour Sunday afternoon.  Rainfall amounts could exceed
  0.50 inch by midday Sunday.  Residents near the burn scar should
  prepare for potential debris flow moving through the Old Trails and
  Autumn Lane. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local
  authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of
  low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and
  near recent wildfire burn scars. Storm drains and ditches may
  become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy
    rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and
    debris flows.
  - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
    Spokane and Nine Mile Falls.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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