Yakima County, Washington FirstAlerts

Everything reported for Yakima County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.

• Severe WeatherAug 20, 2026, 3:36 p.m. ETOregon, United States

  Heat Advisory in Effect Until 10 PM PDT Friday

  The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for portions of Oregon and Washington.

• Disaster DeclarationsSep 10, 2026, 10:23 a.m. ETYakima County, Washington, United States

  Yakima County gets federal emergency declaration for wildfires, but no household grants

  Public Assistance was declared for Yakima County under EM-3650-WA, covering wildfires from August 1 to August 31, 2026; Individual Assistance was not declared, so households cannot apply for federal grants under this declaration.

• Disaster DeclarationsAug 21, 2026, 3:50 a.m. ETYakima County, Washington, United States

  Yakima County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced

  FEMA has declared a fire management assistance declaration for Yakima County, covering the Ransier Fire.

• Disaster DeclarationsAug 21, 2026, 3:39 a.m. ETYakima County, Washington, United States

  Yakima County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced

  Federal fire management assistance declared for Yakima County, Washington, covering the Signal Peak Fire.

• Disaster DeclarationsAug 20, 2026, 7:07 p.m. ETYakima County, Washington, United States

  Yakima County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced

  Federal fire management assistance has been declared for Yakima County, covering the Retreat Fire from July 25 to August 23, 2024.

• Nursing Home EnforcementAug 20, 2026, 2:24 p.m. ETUnion Gap, Washington, United States

  Parkside Care in Union Gap, Washington Fined $78,750

  Parkside Care in Union Gap, Washington, was penalized $78,750 according to a federal enforcement entry processed in July 2026.