Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 17 at 5:16AM PDT until March 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 5:16am
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected for the
lower Stehekin Valley.
* WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the
following county, Chelan.
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...When the Stehekin River gauge hits 19.3 feet, water
breaches the river bank. At 20 feet, water inundates some
properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company
Creek Road begins to flood in places at the northern end and
Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. At 20.5
feet, water begins to damage Wood Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 506 AM PDT, the Stehekin River is just under Action Stage
(19.5 feet) at 19.4 feet, and is expected to rise to 19.5
feet in the next few hours. River levels will continue to
rise through the week with an expected crest of 22.6 feet
early Saturday morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take
action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Chelan, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: