Flood Warning Issued for Walla Walla County Through Sunday Afternoon
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NOAA issued it on March 30, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Walla Walla, Washington, as runoff and snowmelt cause river flooding and road closures.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Washington
- Issued
- March 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pendleton
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeast Washington.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pendleton, OR, has issued a Flood Warning for Walla Walla County in southeast Washington. The alert was issued following reports from emergency management that flooding is already occurring in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Walla Walla County in southeast Washington. Locations that will experience flooding include the city of Walla Walla and Kooskooskie.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is being driven by significant runoff and snowmelt. While no additional rainfall is expected, streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier precipitation. Flooding is imminent or occurring in rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations.
Impacts
Numerous roads remain closed throughout the affected area due to flooding. Residents should expect continued impacts to travel and potential hazards near waterways as levels remain high.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective as of 12:29 PM PDT on Saturday, March 14, and is currently scheduled to expire at 12:15 PM PDT on Sunday, March 15.
What You Should Do
Motorists are reminded to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Residents are encouraged to report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request that the information be passed to the National Weather Service when it is safe to do so.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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