Active AlertsChelan
Flood Warning
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. For the Stehekin Riverincluding StehekinMinor 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 Tuesday the stage was 21.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM PDT Tuesday was 21.6 feet. - ForecastThe river will rise to 21.4 feet late Tuesday Night. It will then slowly fall through the week, reaching 20.9 feet on Friday. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This warning will be in effect until further notice. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 1215 PM PDT.