The region was under a transitioning weather regime through the first week of March.  March 1st came in dry and very cold under a modified Arctic air mass.  This kept soil temperatures below freezing across much of the northeast portion of Washington.  March 2nd into the 3rd brought heavy snow across these same areas as dry northerly flow was replaced by milder and wetter southerly flow.  This wetter and milder flow regime continued into March 5th, but with snow levels lifting above valleys floors.  A pair of Pacific storm systems bringing through more sub-tropical moisture into the region resulted in moderate to heavy rainfall in the valleys.  The first weather system during the early morning hours on March 5th resulted in a short duration mixed precipitation event for portions of the Northeast Mountains.  This lead to pockets of icy roads early in the morning before temperatures warmed up late in the morning and in the afternoon.  The main impact over this wet period was flooding over the Palouse, upper potions of the Columbia Basin and in the Spokane Area.  Flooding was exasperated by low elevation snow melt and frozen soils.

Flood in SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
From 05-MAR-14 08:00:00 to 06-MAR-14 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Location: ESPANOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain and low elevation snow melt led to standing water in low lying areas, flooding along small streams and creeks, road washouts and isolated reports of some basement flooding.  Spangle Creek flowed out of its banks resulting in water surrounding homes with basement flooding along a three block stretch.  A vehicle became stuck on a flooded road and had to be saved by rescue personnel.  There were reports of flooding in fields in Cheney and in Elk.  State Route 231 between milepost 0 and 28 was closed due to water and mud over the roadway.  Flood waters over Jackson Road took out an eight foot culvert and a portion of the road above the culvert.  A small creek near Shady Slope and Little Spokane Drive came out of its banks resulting in minor flooding.  Damage costs for the event were estimated.

Winter Weather in NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS, WASHINGTON
From 05-MAR-14 03:30:00 to 05-MAR-14 05:00:00 (PST-8)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Bus carrying school children slid of the road and flipped on its side in Springdale.  The accident occurred on Cementery Road near Highway 231.  There were twenty-seven children on board the bus and eight of the children were transported to the hospital with injuries.

Flood in WHITMAN, WASHINGTON
From 05-MAR-14 08:00:00 to 06-MAR-14 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Location: PINE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage to numerous county roads due to flooding.  Flooding was also reported along Thorn Creek.

Debris Flow in SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
From 05-MAR-14 16:50:00 to 05-MAR-14 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: PLAZA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A rock slide blocked State Route 195 at milepost 68 between Rosalia and Plaza.  One vehicle was struck by some of the rocks.  Damage costs were estimated.

Flood in LINCOLN, WASHINGTON
From 05-MAR-14 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-14 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Location: LINCOLN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous county roads damaged and culverts washed out.  State Route 231 was closed from Reardan to the Stevens County line due to flooding over the roadway.  State Route 223 was closed from milepost 44 to 66 due to water and mud over the road.  A four foot section of a driveway was washed out due to a culvert being overrun by flood waters.  Flood waters inundated a culvert resulting in damage to portions of Hawk Creek Ranch Road.  Pooling of water was reported in Edwall due to culverts being overwhelmed by flood waters.  Damage costs for the event were estimated.