Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 11:36AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 11:36am
Expires:
April 30, 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 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 10:30 AM PDT Wednesday the stage was 20.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain near minor flood
stage through April 30. Additional rises are expected to
begin Thursday night and continue through early next week as
warmer temperatures increase snowmelt. Rivers levels are
expected to rise to 22.2 feet Wednesday, May 06. Additional
rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 20.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
This warning will be in effect until further notice.
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 April 30 at 1200 PDT.Thursday
afternoon at noon PDT.
Area Description:
Chelan, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov