Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 26 at 4:48PM PDT until April 2 at 8:30AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 26, 2026 - 4:48pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected 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 418 PM PDT, Thursday, March 26th, the Stehekin River was
at 20.64 feet and it is forecast to slowly recede to around
20.1 feet by Saturday evening. It is forecasted to stay
above 20 feet until further notice.
- Gauge reports of between 0.60 and 0.90 inches of rain have
fallen in the headwaters of the Stehekin River over a 48 hour
period through 400 PM Thursday. Snow melt is also occurring
and contributing to rises.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take
action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Chelan, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov