Sévère Inondation

Flood Warning issued May 6 at 11:06PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Chelan, WA Source: NOAA / NWS

Détails

...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM PDT Wednesday the stage was 22.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 PM PDT Wednesday was 22.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.9
feet Wednesday night and fall through the rest of the week.
- Flood stage is 20.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommandations

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.

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 Thursday afternoon at noon PDT.