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Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
438 PM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026

...HIGH FLOWS ON THE YAKIMA AND NACHES RIVERS TO CONTINUE THROUGH
THE WEEKEND...

Moderate rain is expected to continue along the Washington Cascade
crest through tonight before ending Saturday morning. Temperatures
are cooling but will remain above freezing during the day, Snowmelt
is expected to continue but at decreasing levels. The rain and snow
melt will keep water levels high in rivers and streams flowing off
the Cascades.

The Naches River at Naches and the Yakima River at Easton, Umtanum,
Parker and Kiona are expected to remain at or rise above minor flood
stage through Sunday evening and Flood Warnings have been issued for
those locations. The Naches River at Cliffdell and several locations
on the Yakima River are either above action stage or are expected to
reach action stage at times through this weekend. Other streams and
rivers will continue to have elevated water levels.

Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather
Service for additional information.


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