Feb 22, 2025
A strong atmospheric river moved through the region on February 22-26. Many locations across Eastern Washington received rain amounts 1 to 2 inches over the period. The rain combined with snow melt in the area leading to several reports of flooding from Pullman to Spokane. Little Spokane River at Dartford crested at 5.82 feet. The Latah Creek at Spokane crested at 12.82 feet. The South Fork of the Palouse River at Pullman crested 7.64 feet.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1239452). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Whitman County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.