Jan 31, 2003
The Yakima River at Easton, with a flood stage of 51.1 feet, peaked at 51.7 feet at 6:00 PM. Minor flooding occurred in West Ellensburg and the Elk Meadows development west of Cle Elum. Water went under a few homes, and also a bedroom which was located in a garage. Erosion to roads, shoulders, and driveways occurred in the Elk Meadows area.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5338170). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Kittitas Valley County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.