Chelan County, WA
Alerts
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In effect from Friday 06/05 11:12 AM PDT – Saturday 06/06 12:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Spokane WA
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 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 Friday the stage was 21.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and fall to 20.1 feet late Monday evening. It will then rise back into flood stage late Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage.
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 Saturday afternoon at noon PDT.
Areas Impacted
- Chelan, WA
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Colder Weekend
Created by the NWS Spokane WFO
Heads up: Unseasonably cold weather is on the way this weekend. A cold storm system will track across the region starting Friday night, with the coldest temperatures hitting Saturday night into Sunday morning. Here’s what you need to know to prepare: 🏔️ Mountain Snow: Light snow is expected above 4,000-4,500 feet in the Cascades. 🌱 Protect Plants: Frost and freeze conditions are likely in the northern valleys Saturday night into Sunday. Take steps to protect sensitive vegetation before then. 🥾 Backcountry Safety: If you are hiking or camping, winter-like conditions are returning. Pack adequate gear and extra layers to prevent hypothermia. Stay warm and stay weather-ready! For the latest localized updates, visit weather.gov/spokane.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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