Flood Watch
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.
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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
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VMT
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Spokane WA
641 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.
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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
641 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.
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VMT
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Seattle WA
544 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025
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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.
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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
320 AM PST Wed Dec 10 2025
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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.
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PDT
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
.Near-record precipitation is possible this week as two Atmospheric
Rivers will move through the region. The first one arrives today and
continues through Tuesday, followed by a second, stronger one
Tuesday night through Thursday. Between 4 and 10 inches of moderate
to heavy rain are expected in the mountains. For some locations,
near record rainfall amounts are possible. The rain, falling on the
current snowpack, combined with mild nighttime temperatures will
increase snowmelt. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach
critical levels.
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Flathead-Lake-Lincoln-Sanders-
1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Montana, including the following
counties, Flathead, Lake, Lincoln and Sanders.
* WHEN...From 5 PM MST this afternoon 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. Rockfall is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A prolonged atmospheric river event will bring periods of
moderate to heavy rainfall to the region. Snow levels will
rise to 6,000 to 7,000 feet during the first moisture plume
on Tuesday. Snow levels will fall temporarily to 3,000 to
5,000 feet Tuesday night before rising again to 6,000 to
9,000 feet Wednesday and Thursday. Between 4 and 10 inches of
total precipitation will fall this week in the mountains and
upslope regions and between 1 and 4 inches of total rainfall
is expected in the valleys. Landslides in areas of steep
terrain and minor flooding in urban and poor drainage areas
are possible.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
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. Monitor basements for water
intrusion. You may want to preemptively shovel snow away from your
home.
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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
.Near-record precipitation is possible this week as two Atmospheric
Rivers will move through the region. The first one arrives today and
continues through Tuesday, followed by a second, stronger one
Tuesday night through Thursday. Between 4 and 10 inches of moderate
to heavy rain are expected in the mountains. For some locations,
near record rainfall amounts are possible. The rain, falling on the
current snowpack, combined with mild nighttime temperatures will
increase snowmelt. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach
critical levels.
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Mineral-
1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Montana, including the following
county, Mineral.
* WHEN...From 5 PM MST this afternoon 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. People, structures, and
roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths
of canyons may be at risk from landslides.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A prolonged atmospheric river is expected to bring periods of
heavy rain to Mineral County, Monday night through Thursday.
Rising snow levels will lead to a rain on snow event for
elevations below 7,000 feet Monday night into Tuesday
morning. The precipitation rates will briefly decrease
Tuesday afternoon, before a second surge of moisture arrives
Tuesday night into Thursday morning with snow levels rising
to around 8,000 feet. By Thursday, significant precipitation
totals are forecast, with 1 to 5 inches in the valleys and 5
to 8 inches in the mountains, with locally higher totals over
mountain crests. Landslides in areas of steep terrain and
minor flooding in urban and poor drainage areas is possible.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
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. Monitor basements for water
intrusion. You may want to preemptively shovel snow away from your
home.
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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
.Near-record precipitation is possible this week as two Atmospheric
Rivers will move through the region. The first one arrives today and
continues through Tuesday, followed by a second, stronger one
Tuesday night through Thursday. Between 4 and 10 inches of moderate
to heavy rain are expected in the mountains. For some locations,
near record rainfall amounts are possible. The rain, falling on the
current snowpack, combined with mild nighttime temperatures will
increase snowmelt. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach
critical levels.
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Clearwater-Idaho-
1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025 /1153 AM PST Mon Dec 8 2025/
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and panhandle Idaho, including the
following counties, in central Idaho, Idaho. In panhandle Idaho,
Clearwater.
* WHEN...From 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ this afternoon 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. People, structures, and
roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths
of canyons may be at risk from landslides.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A prolonged atmospheric river is expected to bring periods of
heavy rain to Idaho and Clearwater Counties, Monday night
through Thursday. Rising snow levels will lead to a rain on
snow event for elevations below 7,000 feet Monday night into
Tuesday morning. The precipitation rates will briefly
decrease Tuesday afternoon, before a second surge of moisture
arrives Tuesday night into Thursday morning with snow levels
rising to near 8,000 feet. By Thursday, significant
precipitation totals are forecast, with 2 to 5 inches in the
valleys and 5 to 10 inches in the mountains, with locally
higher totals over mountain crests. Landslides in areas of
steep terrain and minor flooding in urban and poor drainage
areas is possible.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
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. Monitor basements for water
intrusion. You may want to preemptively shovel snow away from your
home.
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