Alertes en vigueurChelan

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. .Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows. For the Stehekin Riverincluding StehekinMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and is 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 Monday the stage was 21.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM PDT Monday was 22.1 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to stay above flood stage of 20.5 feet until further notice. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 22.5 feet on 05/12/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Tuesday afternoon at noon PDT.