Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: September 12, 2026, 5:38 pm  UTC


Flash Flood Watch issued September 11 at 5:05PM PDT until September 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Paradise and Hagen burn scar. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Oregon, including the following area, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and southeast Washington, including the following area, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Paradise and Hagen burn scar 1 to 1.5 inches is expected during the period of the watch. Residents near the Paradise and Hagan burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * 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... Meacham, Spout Springs, Tollgate, Bingham Springs, Minam, Ski Bluewood, Gibbon, Hilgard, Troy, Kamela, Umatilla Reservation and Kooskooskie. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  September 11, 2026, 5:05 pm      Expires:  September 13, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains


Hydrologic Outlook issued September 11 at 2:40PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: ESFOTX A slow moving storm system will bring 12 to 15 hours of rain to Central Washington Saturday night through Sunday night. Potential rain amounts will vary from half an inch to up to two inches. This will bring an elevated risk for debris flows over sensitive burn scars within steep terrain as well as isolated rock slides. The potential hazard threat will increase slowly throughout the event as soils become saturated. The probability for an inch or more of rain ranges from 40-50% for the Modrite, Kaiser Canyon, Chelan Hills, and Labor Mountain burn scars and between 15-30% for Sinlahekin, Sisi, and Little Giant burn scars.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  September 11, 2026, 2:40 pm      Expires:  September 12, 2026, 2:45 pm
Area:  Chelan, WA; Douglas, WA; Ferry, WA; Okanogan, WA