Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 29 at 2:11PM PDT until April 5 at 8:30AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 29, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues for the lower
Stehekin Valley.
* WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the
following county, Chelan.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* 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 208 PM PDT, Snowmelt continues to contribute to high
floods and flooding on the Stehekin River.
- Little precipitation over the past couple of days has allowed
the Stehekin River to slowly recede. This trend will continue
through the week, but it is forecasted to remain near or
above 20 feet until further notice.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Flooding is occurring. It is important to know where you are
relative to streams, rivers, or creeks. Campers and hikers should
avoid streams or creeks.
Area Description:
Chelan, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: