Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 19 at 7:36AM PDT until April 20 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 7:36am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the
following counties, Chelan and Okanogan.
* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
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 at Stehekin is forecast to rise above
Minor Flood Stage (20.5 ft) late tonight and remain above
Minor Flood Stage through at least next weekend.
- 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; Okanogan, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov