Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 12:05pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues 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 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 Friday the stage was 20.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM PDT Friday was 20.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.6
feet Tuesday morning. The river will then fluctuate between
21.1 and 21.4 feet from May 27th through May 31st.
- 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 Saturday afternoon at 1245 PM PDT.
Area Description:
Chelan, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: