Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 11:57PM PDT until April 24 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 11:57pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
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 minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* WHEN...Until late Friday evening.
* 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 PM PDT Tuesday the stage was 21.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 PM PDT Tuesday was 21.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.06
feet tomorrow afternoon. It may fall below flood stage on
Friday.
- Flood stage is 20.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at noon PDT.
Area Description:
Chelan, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov