Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 15 at 8:03PM PDT until March 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 8:03pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
Light to periodically moderate rain is expected for the lower
Stehekin Valley this week along with melting snow as temperatures
warm into the 40s and 50s. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and
reach critical levels.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible for the
lower Stehekin Valley.
* WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the
following county, Chelan.
* WHEN...From Monday evening through Sunday evening.
* 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...
- The Stehekin River is at 19.26 feet currently. It is expected
to rise above 19.5 feet (action stage) late Monday evening
into Monday night. River levels will continue to rise through
the week with an expected crest of 21.95 feet early Saturday
morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. 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