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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1224 PM MST Wed Dec 10 2025

.Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

MTC029-047-053-061-089-111930-
/O.CON.KMSO.FA.A.0009.000000T0000Z-251212T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Flathead-Lake-Lincoln-Mineral-Sanders-
1224 PM MST Wed Dec 10 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Montana, including
  the following counties, in northwest Montana, Flathead, Lake,
  Lincoln and Sanders. In west central Montana, Mineral.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains
  and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1224 PM MST Wed Dec 10 2025

.Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

IDC035-111930-
/O.CON.KMSO.FA.A.0009.000000T0000Z-251212T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clearwater-
1124 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of panhandle Idaho, including the following
  county, Clearwater.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
  may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and
  ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Spokane WA
949 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

.Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

WAC007-110700-
/O.CON.KOTX.FA.A.0005.000000T0000Z-251212T1500Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chelan-
Including the cities of Plain, Entiat, Manson, Leavenworth,
Cashmere, Chelan, and Wenatchee
949 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

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

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the
  following county, Chelan.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive
  street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
  People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes and near
  recently burned areas may be at risk from rock and mud slides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - An atmospheric river will bring an extended period of
    moderate to heavy rainfall to western and central Chelan
    County through early Friday. Rain and snowmelt will bring an
    increased risk for urban and small stream flooding and mud
    and rock slides on burn scars.
  - 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.

&&

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Spokane WA
949 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

.Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

IDC009-055-079-110700-
/O.CON.KOTX.FA.A.0005.000000T0000Z-251213T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Benewah-Kootenai-Shoshone-
Including the cities of Osburn, Pinehurst, Kingston, St. Joe,
Wallace, Plummer, Post Falls, Kellogg, Athol, Worley, Mullan,
Bayview, Smelterville, Cataldo, Santa, Hayden, Tensed, Prichard,
Rathdrum, St. Maries, Coeur d`Alene, Emida, Calder, and Murray
949 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

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

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of North Idaho, including the following
  counties, Benewah, Kootenai and Shoshone.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  There will also be a risk of mud and rock slides in steep terrain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - An atmospheric river will bring an extended period of
    moderate to heavy rainfall to the central Idaho Panhandle
    through early Friday. Rain and snowmelt will bring an
    increased risk for urban and small stream flooding and mud
    and rock slides in steep terrain.
  - 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.

&&

$$

VMT

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Spokane WA
803 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Idaho...

  Coeur d Alene River at Cataldo affecting Kootenai and Shoshone
  Counties.

For the Coeur d`Alene River...including Cataldo...flooding is
possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 600 PM PST.

&&

IDC055-079-110200-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.A.0003.251211T1118Z-251213T0358Z/
/CTLI1.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
803 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Coeur d Alene River at Cataldo.

* WHEN...From late tonight to Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 42.0 feet, Portions of the campground south of I-90
  and Dudley Road, downstream of Cataldo, may be underwater if
  floodplain storage areas are already full of water. This includes
  areas around Cataldo Mission exit.

At 42.5 feet, Portions of Riverview Road between Cataldo and
Kingston will be flooded, especially near Abbey Road and below Fast
Hill Road. Lowlands around Latour Creek Road will fill with water.

At 43.0 feet, Minor flooding of farmland from Cataldo downstream to
Rose Lake and Harrison is likely. The campground at Cataldo will
also begin to flood. Portions of Dudley Road, west of Latour Creek,
will likely be underwater and impassable. If there is significant
water already in the floodplain, these impacts may occur at lower
stages. Old Coeur d`Alene River Road on the North Fork of the Coeur
d`Alene River near Enaville may begin to flood north of the
Bumblebee Bridge.

At 44.0 feet, Homes near the river may experience some flooding of
basements. Water will begin to cover CCC Road near the Mennonite
Church. Some water will be over the section of Latour Creek Road
immediately south of Interstate 90, near the campground. Due to the
high water table some homes behind the Cataldo levee will be
surrounded by water.

At 45.0 feet, The County may begin pumping operations behind levels
above this stage if the river is expected to remain over flood stage
for a long duration.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 40.5 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tonight.
  - Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4752 11620 4742 11673 4750 11680 4764 11626

$$

VMT

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Seattle WA
544 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

WAC009-027-029-031-033-035-041-045-053-055-057-061-067-073-110400-
/O.CON.KSEW.FA.A.0012.000000T0000Z-251213T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clallam-Grays Harbor-Island-Jefferson-King-Kitsap-Lewis-Mason-
Pierce-San Juan-Skagit-Snohomish-Thurston-Whatcom-
Including Freeland, Seattle, Tacoma, Silverdale, Sedro-Woolley,
Anacortes, Aberdeen, Chehalis, Lynnwood, Tumwater, Everett,
Bremerton, Mount Vernon, Olympia, Sequim, Hoquiam, Bellingham,
Shelton, Fords Prairie, Edmonds, Langley, Friday Harbor, Port
Townsend, Marysville, Burlington, and Lacey
544 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington,
  including the following counties, in northwest Washington,
  Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, San Juan,
  Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King, Lewis,
  Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains
  and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and
  streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - An atmospheric river will continue to impact the area through
    much of the week and bring periods moderate to heavy rain to
    the region. Sharp rises are occurring on area rivers,
    especially those flowing off the Olympics and Cascades.

    Urban and small stream flooding is possible for areas with
    poor drainage.

    Saturated soils will bring increased potential for landslides
    and debris flows on burn scars.

  - 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.

&&

$$

15

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

WAZ026-027-521>523-102330-
/O.CON.KPDT.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-251212T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
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 Naches, Goldendale, Yakima, Cliffdell,
Thorp, Toppenish, Cle Elum, Appleton, Bickleton, Ellensburg,
Roslyn, Sunnyside, and Easton
320 AM 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.

&&

$$

PDT

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