Active AlertsPeshastin, WA
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 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 11:30 AM PDT Friday the stage was 20.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM PDT Friday was 20.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.6 feet Tuesday morning. The river will then fluctuate between 21.1 and 21.4 feet from May 27th through May 31st. - 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. 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 Saturday afternoon at 1245 PM PDT.