If you live in Moscow, Idaho, or near the Palouse River, you’ll want to keep an eye on the water—flooding is becoming a serious concern. Heavy rain, combined with rapid snowmelt, is pushing local creeks and rivers past their limits, and some roads are already underwater.
What’s Happening?
- Paradise Creek in Moscow is already above flood stage and could peak around 11 feet Sunday night before slowly receding.
- The Palouse River near Potlatch is expected to rise above flood stage overnight, hitting around 15.3 feet before starting to drop Monday morning.
- Roads are flooding, and some areas are seeing mudslides and rockslides as the rain continues.
Who’s Affected?
If you’re in or near:
- Moscow, Idaho – Areas near Bridge and Hillcrest, Fifth Street, Roosevelt Street, Mountain View Park, and White Avenue could see waterlogged streets and potential home flooding.
- Palouse, Washington – Lions Club Community Park, Hayton Greene Park, and South River Road are at risk of rising water levels.
- Potlatch, Idaho – The softball and baseball fields could flood, along with other low-lying spots.
What You Need to Do
- Avoid driving through flooded areas. Even a few inches of moving water can sweep a car away.
- Be ready to move to higher ground if flooding worsens.
- Stay informed with weather alerts and road closures.
This storm is hitting hard because of an atmospheric river system—a huge flow of moisture that’s dumping heavy rain while also melting snow faster than usual. Water levels could stay high for hours or even days.
If you live in a low-lying area, keep your phone alerts on, check road conditions before heading out, and don’t wait too long to take action if needed. Stay safe!