Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 17 at 9:34PM PDT until March 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 9:34pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
Light to periodically moderate rain is expected for the lower
Stehekin Valley this week along with melting snow as temperatures
warm into the 40s and 50s. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and
reach critical levels.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues 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 924 PM PDT, the Stehekin River is at 19.9 feet. River
levels will continue to rise through the week with an
expected crest of 22.9 feet on Saturday.
- 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: