Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 13 at 10:46AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County.
For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, water inundates some properties and
overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road
inundated at northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning
to be overtopped. Water begins damaging Wood Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM PDT Wednesday the stage was 21.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM PDT Wednesday was 21.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.4
feet late tonight.
- Flood stage is 20.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
22.5 feet on 05/12/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood
stage.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 1215 PM PDT.
Area Description:
Chelan, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: