Lots of rain and rapid snowmelt has led to rapidly rising rivers and streams causing major flooding in Walla Walla, Waitsburg and Dayton and Pendleton and Umitilla Oregon.
Producers facing losses from hurricanes, wildfires, flooding and other extreme weather can now apply for federal relief. Congress approved a disaster aid package in June.
Ward says means no big flooding expected but he says anything can happen and forecasts can change. He recommends those in flood prone areas to always be prepared.
The city of Yakima has released a list of tips as recommended by the Cities Insurance Association of Washington to prevent your pipes from freezing during this cold snap in the valley.
The snowy winter of 1995-96 in Yakima will not soon be forgotten. However, it was the subsequent flooding that occurred in the spring of 1996 that was the most memorable. Could it happen again this year?