Alertes en vigueurWest Wenatchee, WA
Avertissement d'inondation
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 545 PM PDT Tuesday.
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 111 PM PDT, snowmelt continues to contribute to flooding on the Stehekin River. - The Stehekin River at Stehekin is forecasted to crest above the new minor flood stage of 20.5 feet to 20.6 feet around 11 AM Tuesday. It will fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Company Creek Campground. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.