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Summary: The WEPP model was primarily designed for predicting erosion under rainfall conditions, but procedures have been added to predict soil erosion from furrow irrigation. Predicted runoff and infiltration using WEPP compared reasonably well with measurements from an 85-m long field segment, but predicted values were poorer from two fields that were longer than 200 m. Soil erosion was not adequately predicted using WEPP-defined soil parameters. Predicted soil erosion was still unacceptable after attempting to adjust soil parameters to fit furrow irrigated conditions. Some relationships in the WEPP model need to be changed before accurate soil erosion predictions can be achieved for furrow irrigated fields. Keywords: Furrow irrigation, Erosion prediction, WEPP. The author(s) is solely responsible for the content of this technical presentation. The technical presentation does not necessarily reflect the official position of ASAE, and its printing and distribution does not constitute an endorsement of views which may be expressed. Technical presentations are not subject to the formal peer review process by ASAE editorial committees; therefore, they are not to be presented as refereed publications. Quotation from this work should state that it is from a presentation made by (name of author) at the (listed) ASAE meeting