Washington Flood Warning | Effective 05/14/2026 11:56

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 14 at 11:56AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 14, 2026 - 11:56am
Expires: 
May 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. .Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase river flows. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * 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 11:30 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 21.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM PDT Thursday was 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to gradually recede through the next couple of days, dropping below flood stage by May 17. It is forecasted to rise back above flood stage on May 20. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 Friday afternoon at noon PDT.
Area Description: 
Chelan, WA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Spokane WA