Flood Warning issued May 5 at 12:03PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Detalles
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County.
.Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows.
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 11:30 AM PDT Tuesday the stage was 22.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.6
feet late tonight. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 20.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Recomendaciones
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 Wednesday afternoon at 1215 PM PDT.