Flash Flood Watch — Spokane County, Washington
Conditions are favorable for flash flooding to develop.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued September 12 at 7:41PM PDT until September 13 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of Northeast Washington, including the following county, Spokane. * WHEN...From 2 AM PDT Sunday through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy rainfall over the burn scar is expected to develop Sunday morning. Rainfall rates of 0.20 to 0.30 inches per hour will be possible Sunday morning then decreasing to 0.10 inches per hour Sunday afternoon. Rainfall amounts could exceed 0.50 inch by midday Sunday. Residents near the burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow moving through the Old Trails and Autumn Lane. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists
Effective September 12, 2026 at 10:41 PM ET · Expires September 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Spokane WA
Expires
September 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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What does a Flash Flood Watch mean for Spokane County, Washington?
Conditions are favorable for flash flooding to develop.
Is this Flash Flood Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire September 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
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