Zillah, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...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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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Naches River near Naches.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, There will be major flooding of residences
along the river from Cliffdell downstream through Naches to the
north end of Yakima.  There will be significant flooding in
pastures and orchards.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 20.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM PST Wednesday was 20.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage Friday
afternoon to 16.4 feet early Monday morning. It will then
rise to flood stage late Tuesday morning. It will fall to
16.8 feet Thursday, December 18. It will then rise above
flood stage again Friday, December 19.
- Flood stage is 17.8 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.4 feet on 05/16/2011.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Naches River near Cliffdell.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 31.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:00 PM PST Wednesday was 31.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage Friday
morning to 30.1 feet early Monday morning. It will then rise
to 30.9 feet Tuesday afternoon. It will fall to 30.4 feet
Thursday, December 18. It will then rise above flood stage
Friday, December 19.
- Flood stage is 31.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
31.5 feet on 11/25/1990.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Yakima River near Parker.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Widespread flooding of agricultural land,
farm building, county roads and highways from Selah downstream to
Prosser.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 11.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM PST Wednesday was 11.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 13.1 feet late tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage Friday evening to 7.1 feet
Monday afternoon. It will rise to 8.6 feet Wednesday,
December 17. It will then fall to 8.1 feet Thursday, December
18. It will then rise above flood stage Friday, December 19.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
13.1 feet on 12/04/1975.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington,
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower
Columbia Basin of Oregon, North Central Oregon, Yakima Valley, and
Simcoe Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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