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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Northwest River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Not Available Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Not Available Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the Yakima River at Kiona are issued routinely year-round.

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Upstream Gauge

Zoom Level:15

Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	16
Moderate Flood Stage:	14.5
Flood Stage:	13
Action Stage:	11
Low Stage (in feet):	0

Historic Crests
(1) 21.57 ft on 12/23/1933
(2) 20.98 ft on 02/11/1996
(3) 20.12 ft on 11/17/1906
(4) 18.65 ft on 01/18/1974
(5) 17.20 ft on 05/31/1948
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 13.53 ft on 02/18/2016
(2) 14.71 ft on 12/12/2015
(3) 15.30 ft on 05/18/2011
(4) 13.30 ft on 04/03/2011
(5) 14.78 ft on 01/20/2011
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) -0.99 ft on 09/11/1906

	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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20	There will be flooding of in the RV Park in Benton City along the river. There will extensive flooding in the West Richland area from Twin Bridge to the Columbia River, including the West Richland Golf Course and along Kingston...Hyde and Jones roads.
16	There will be flooding of in the RV Park in Benton City along the river. There will extensive flooding in the West Richland area from Twin Bridge to the Columbia River, including the West Richland Golf Course and along Kingston...Hyde and Jones roads.
14.5	At this level, there will be moderate flooding of farmland, roads and some residential areas...especially in the West Richland area.
13	There will be minor flooding of pastures and roads adjacent to the river...especially in low lying areas of West Richland.

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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Kiona

Collaborative Agencies

The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.

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