Active AlertsBenewah

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Portions of North Idaho, including the following counties, Benewah and Latah and Southeast Washington, including the following county, Whitman.
When: Until 1100 PM PDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
Additional Details: - At 714 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. This will cause small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Pullman, Moscow, Clarkston, St. Maries, Colfax, Plummer, Genesee, Troy, Potlatch, Juliaetta, Deary, Kendrick, Bovill, Parkline, Palouse, Tekoa, Garfield, Albion, Rosalia, Steptoe and St. John. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.