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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Spokane, WA

April 22, 2016Okanogan County, Washington

NWS Spokane, WA issued this river flood warning at Apr 22, 2016, 12:49 PM PDT for Okanogan County, Washington. It took effect at Apr 23, 2016, 3:35 AM PDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 22, 2016, 12:49 PM PDT (19:49 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 23, 2016, 3:35 AM PDT
Expired
Apr 28, 2016, 1:35 AM PDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Spokane, WA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Okanogan County, WA

The radar

The Spokane radar (KOTX), 177 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Okanogan River near Tonasket (TONW1). The gauge peaked at 15.73 ft at Apr 25, 2016, 2:00 AM PDT.

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Action stage
14 ft
Minor stage
15 ft
Moderate stage
17 ft
Major stage
18 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 12445000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

591 
WGUS46 KOTX 221949
FLWOTX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
1249 PM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

...The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a flood warning
for the following rivers and lakes in Washington...

  Okanogan River near Tonasket AFFECTING Okanogan County

...Unseasonably warm temperatures have resulted in increased snow melt.
This snow melt...in combination with the perodic threat of rain...is
expected to push river levels above flood stage...


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Additional information is available at:
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=otx

The spring snow melt runoff in lakes and rivers is dangerously cold 
and can be life threatening for those that come into contact with the
water. Take appropriate precautions.

Be aware of large debris in the river. High water levels can push 
logs and other large debris into the river...increasing the danger to
people and boats.

Never drive cars...Trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage. As little
as one foot of water on the road can move most vehicles off the road.

&&

WAC047-230749-
/O.NEW.KOTX.FL.W.0002.160423T1035Z-160428T0835Z/
/TONW1.1.RS.160423T1035Z.160425T1200Z.160427T2035Z.NO/
1249 PM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

The National Weather Service in Spokane, WA has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* from late tonight to late Wednesday night.
* At 12:15 PM Friday the stage was 14.63 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to
  rise to near  15.9 feet by Monday morning. The river is forecast to
  fall below flood stage by Wednesday early afternoon.

&&

LAT...LON 4895 11945 4893 11932 4825 11951 4832 11968 4895 11945

 
* At  17.5 feet...Water will be behind the levee due to seepage, 
  flooding the Motocross track downstream of the City of Okanogan.
* At  17.0 feet...Low lying fields and pasture land in the flood plain
  along the Okanogan river valley, from Oroville to Okanogan, will be
  flooded. Some homes near river in Okanogan may experience some 
  basement flooding from seepage. Water will be between the railroad 
  and Highway 97 near Cordell, south of Oroville. Water will be 
  against the shoulder of Omak River Road accross from Wanacut Creek.
* At  16.0 feet...Pasture land between Rodeo Track Road and Benton 
  Street, on the east side of the river near Omak, will begin to 
  flood. 
* At  15.0 feet...Minor flooding of low-lying areas is likely between 
  Oroville and Tonasket.


$$
9 follow-up statements
684 
WGUS86 KOTX 230331
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
831 PM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers and lakes in 
Washington...

  Okanogan River near Tonasket AFFECTING Okanogan County
  Stehekin River at Stehekin AFFECTING Chelan County

...Unseasonably warm temperatures have resulted in increased snow melt.
This snow melt...in combination with the periodic threat of rain...is
expected to push river levels above flood stage...


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Additional information is available at:
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=otx

The spring snow melt runoff in lakes and rivers is dangerously cold 
and can be life threatening for those that come into contact with the
water. Take appropriate precautions.

Be aware of large debris in the river. High water levels can push 
logs and other large debris into the river...increasing the danger to
people and boats.

Never drive cars...Trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage. As little
as one foot of water on the road can move most vehicles off the road.

&&

WAC047-240331-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0002.160423T1035Z-160428T0850Z/
/TONW1.1.RS.160423T1035Z.160425T1200Z.160427T2050Z.NO/
831 PM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

...Flood Warning now in effect until late Wednesday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* from late tonight to late Wednesday night.
* At  8:15 PM Friday the stage was 14.86 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to
  rise to near  16.0 feet by Monday morning. The river is forecast to
  fall below flood stage by Wednesday early afternoon.

&&

LAT...LON 4895 11945 4893 11932 4825 11951 4832 11968 4895 11945

 
* At  18.0 feet...Major flooding of surrounding cropland is likely. 
  Some homes and buildings adjacent to the river will experience some
  basement and first floor flooding.
* At  17.5 feet...Water will be behind the levee due to seepage, 
  flooding the Motocross track downstream of the City of Okanogan.
* At  17.0 feet...Low lying fields and pasture land in the flood plain
  along the Okanogan river valley, from Oroville to Okanogan, will be
  flooded. Some homes near river in Okanogan may experience some 
  basement flooding from seepage. Water will be between the railroad 
  and Highway 97 near Cordell, south of Oroville. Water will be 
  against the shoulder of Omak River Road across from Wanacut Creek.
* At  16.0 feet...Pasture land between Rodeo Track Road and Benton 
  Street, on the east side of the river near Omak, will begin to 
  flood. 
* At  15.0 feet...Minor flooding of low-lying areas is likely between 
  Oroville and Tonasket.


$$

WAC007-240331-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160424T1328Z/
/STHW1.1.RS.160423T1742Z.160424T0000Z.160424T0128Z.NO/
831 PM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

...Flood Warning now in effect until Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* until Sunday morning.
* At  7:30 PM Friday the stage was 23.31 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and 
  continue to rise to near  24.0 feet by tomorrow afternoon. The 
  river is forecast to fall below flood stage by tomorrow evening.

&&

LAT...LON 4849 12076 4832 12057 4825 12067 4831 12101 4848 12103

 
* At  24.0 feet...The River may be out of its banks in spots and onto 
  the Stehekin Valley Road and Company Creek Road.
* At  23.8 feet...McGregor's Meadow Road will be mostly flooded. 
* At  23.5 feet...Some water may be over McGregor Meadows Road and the
  drive through the Tollber pasture. Part of the Harlequin Campground
  may be flooded. 


$$
686 
WGUS86 KOTX 231346
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
646 AM PDT SAT APR 23 2016

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers and lakes 
in Washington...

  Stehekin River at Stehekin AFFECTING Chelan County

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers and lakes in 
Washington...
  Okanogan River near Tonasket AFFECTING Okanogan County

...Unseasonably warm temperatures have resulted in increased snow melt.
This snow melt...in combination with the periodic threat of rain...is
expected to push river levels above flood stage...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Additional information is available at:
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=otx

The spring snow melt runoff in lakes and rivers is dangerously cold 
and can be life threatening for those that come into contact with the
water. Take appropriate precautions.

Be aware of large debris in the river. High water levels can push 
logs and other large debris into the river...increasing the danger to
people and boats.

Never drive cars...Trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage. As little
as one foot of water on the road can move most vehicles off the road.

&&

WAC047-241346-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160428T0850Z/
/TONW1.1.RS.160423T0830Z.160425T1200Z.160427T2050Z.NO/
646 AM PDT SAT APR 23 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until late Wednesday night.
* At  6:15 AM Saturday the stage was 15.10 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near  16.0 
  feet by Monday morning. The river is forecast to fall below flood 
  stage Wednesday early afternoon.

&&

LAT...LON 4895 11945 4893 11932 4825 11951 4832 11968 4895 11945

 
* At  18.0 feet...Major flooding of surrounding cropland is likely. 
  Some homes and buildings adjacent to the river will experience some
  basement and first floor flooding.
* At  17.5 feet...Water will be behind the levee due to seepage, 
  flooding the Motocross track downstream of the City of Okanogan.
* At  17.0 feet...Low lying fields and pasture land in the flood plain
  along the Okanogan river valley, from Oroville to Okanogan, will be
  flooded. Some homes near river in Okanogan may experience some 
  basement flooding from seepage. Water will be between the railroad 
  and Highway 97 near Cordell, south of Oroville. Water will be 
  against the shoulder of Omak River Road accross from Wanacut Creek.
* At  16.0 feet...Pasture land between Rodeo Track Road and Benton 
  Street, on the east side of the river near Omak, will begin to 
  flood. 
* At  15.0 feet...Minor flooding of low-lying areas is likely between 
  Oroville and Tonasket.


$$

WAC007-231416-
/O.CAN.KOTX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160424T1328Z/
/STHW1.N.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
646 AM PDT SAT APR 23 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* At  6:30 AM Saturday the stage was 23.18 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river crested below flood stage at 23.7 feet. The 
  river is forecast to continue falling to 23.1 feet by early 
  tomorrow.

&&

LAT...LON 4849 12076 4832 12057 4825 12067 4831 12101 4848 12103

 
* At  24.0 feet...The River may be out of its banks in spots and onto 
  the Stehekin Valley Road and Company Creek Road.
* At  23.8 feet...McGregor's Meadow Road will be mostly flooded. 
* At  23.5 feet...Some water may be over McGregor Meadows Road and the
  drive through the Tollber pasture. Part of the Harlequin Campground
  may be flooded. 


$$
119 
WGUS86 KOTX 231652
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
952 AM PDT SAT APR 23 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in 
central Washington...

  Okanogan River near Tonasket AFFECTING Okanogan County

...The Okanogan River climbed above the flood stage of 15 feet last
night...and the river is expected to continue rising through Sunday
night or Monday. At this time, the river is forecast to crest close
to 15.5 feet late Sunday night. The arrival of cooler weather will
decrease the amount of runoff into the river...and there is a good
chance the Okanogan River will fall below flood stage on Tuesday or
Tuesday night.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Additional information is available at:
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=otx

The spring snow melt runoff in lakes and rivers is dangerously cold 
and can be life threatening for those that come into contact with the
water. Take appropriate precautions.

Be aware of large debris in the river. High water levels can push 
logs and other large debris into the river...increasing the danger to
people and boats.


&&

WAC047-241652-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160427T1224Z/
/TONW1.1.RS.160423T0830Z.160425T0600Z.160427T0024Z.NO/
952 AM PDT SAT APR 23 2016

...Flood Warning now in effect until late Tuesday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until late Tuesday night.
* At  9:15 AM Saturday the stage was 15.14 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near 15.5 
  feet by late Sunday evening. The river is forecast to fall below 
  flood stage Tuesday afternoon or evening.

&&

LAT...LON 4895 11945 4893 11932 4825 11951 4832 11968 4895 11945

* At  16.0 feet...Pasture land between Rodeo Track Road and Benton 
  Street, on the east side of the river near Omak, will begin to 
  flood. 
* At  15.0 feet...Minor flooding of low-lying areas is likely between 
  Oroville and Tonasket.

$$
960 
WGUS86 KOTX 241220
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
520 AM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers and lakes in 
Washington...

  Okanogan River near Tonasket AFFECTING Okanogan County

...The Okanogan River is above the flood stage of 15 feet...and the 
river is expected to remain around 15.5 feet through late Monday.The
arrival of cooler weather will decrease the amount of runoff into the
river...and there is a good chance the Okanogan River will fall below
flood stage on Tuesday afternoon...


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Additional information is available at:
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=otx

The spring snow melt runoff in lakes and rivers is dangerously cold 
and can be life threatening for those that come into contact with the
water. Take appropriate precautions.

Be aware of large debris in the river. High water levels can push 
logs and other large debris into the river...increasing the danger to
people and boats.

Never drive cars...Trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage. As little
as one foot of water on the road can move most vehicles off the road.

&&

WAC047-251220-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160426T2019Z/
/TONW1.1.RS.160423T0830Z.160424T1115Z.160426T0819Z.NO/
520 AM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

...Flood Warning now in effect until Tuesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until Tuesday afternoon.
* At  4:15 AM Sunday the stage was 15.49 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall to below flood
  stage by early Tuesday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 4895 11945 4893 11932 4825 11951 4832 11968 4895 11945

 
* At  16.0 feet...Pasture land between Rodeo Track Road and Benton 
  Street, on the east side of the river near Omak, will begin to 
  flood. 
* At  15.0 feet...Minor flooding of low-lying areas is likely between 
  Oroville and Tonasket.


$$
070 
WGUS86 KOTX 241559
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
859 AM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers and lakes in 
Washington...

  Okanogan River near Tonasket affecting Okanogan County

.The Okanogan River is expected to crest this afternoon or this
evening around 15.6 feet...which is more than a half foot above the
flood stage of 15 feet. The arrival of cooler weather will decrease
the amount of runoff feeding the river...and the levels are expected
to come down early this week. The Okanogan river will likely fall
below the 15 foot flood stage Tuesday or Tuesday night.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Additional information is available at:
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=otx

The spring snow melt runoff in lakes and rivers is dangerously cold 
and can be life threatening for those that come into contact with the
water. Take appropriate precautions.

Be aware of large debris in the river. High water levels can push 
logs and other large debris into the river...increasing the danger to
people and boats.


&&

WAC047-251559-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160427T1456Z/
/TONW1.1.RS.160423T0830Z.160425T0000Z.160427T0256Z.NO/
859 AM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

...Flood Warning now in effect until Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until Wednesday morning.
* At  8:15 AM Sunday the stage was 15.56 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 15.6 feet late this 
  afternoon. The Okanogan river is forecast to fall below flood stage 
  Tuesday evening...and continue receding through late week.

&&

LAT...LON 4895 11945 4893 11932 4825 11951 4832 11968 4895 11945

* At  16.0 feet...Pasture land between Rodeo Track Road and Benton 
  Street, on the east side of the river near Omak, will begin to 
  flood. 
* At  15.0 feet...Minor flooding of low-lying areas is likely between 
  Oroville and Tonasket.

$$
623 
WGUS86 KOTX 250036
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
536 PM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers and lakes in 
Washington...

  Okanogan River near Tonasket AFFECTING Okanogan County

...The Okanogan River is expected to crest this evening around 15.6 feet...which is more than a half foot above the flood stage of 15 
feet. The arrival of cooler weather will decrease the amount of 
runoff feeding the river...and the levels are expected to come down 
early this week. The Okanogan river will likely fall below the 15 
foot flood stage Tuesday...


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Additional information is available at:
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=otx

The spring snow melt runoff in lakes and rivers is dangerously cold 
and can be life threatening for those that come into contact with the
water. Take appropriate precautions.

Be aware of large debris in the river. High water levels can push 
logs and other large debris into the river...increasing the danger to
people and boats.

Never drive cars...Trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage. As little
as one foot of water on the road can move most vehicles off the road.

&&

WAC047-260036-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160427T0819Z/
/TONW1.1.RS.160423T0830Z.160425T0015Z.160426T2019Z.NO/
536 PM PDT SUN APR 24 2016

...Flood Warning now in effect until late Tuesday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until late Tuesday night.
* At  5:15 PM Sunday the stage was 15.67 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall to below flood
  stage by Tuesday early afternoon.

&&

LAT...LON 4895 11945 4893 11932 4825 11951 4832 11968 4895 11945

 
* At  17.5 feet...Water will be behind the levee due to seepage, 
  flooding the Motocross track downstream of the City of Okanogan.
* At  17.0 feet...Low lying fields and pasture land in the flood plain
  along the Okanogan river valley, from Oroville to Okanogan, will be
  flooded. Some homes near river in Okanogan may experience some 
  basement flooding from seepage. Water will be between the railroad 
  and Highway 97 near Cordell, south of Oroville. Water will be 
  against the shoulder of Omak River Road across from Wanacut Creek.
* At  16.0 feet...Pasture land between Rodeo Track Road and Benton 
  Street, on the east side of the river near Omak, will begin to 
  flood. 
* At  15.0 feet...Minor flooding of low-lying areas is likely between 
  Oroville and Tonasket.

$$
512 
WGUS86 KOTX 251751
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
1051 AM PDT MON APR 25 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers and lakes in 
Washington...

  Okanogan River near Tonasket affecting Okanogan County

.The Okanogan River at Tonasket crested overnight around 
15.8 feet...and the river is now receding. Our recent cooler weather
has decreased runoff...and river levels are expected to decrease
through the remainder of this week. The river should fall below
below the 15 foot flood stage Tuesday afternoon or evening.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Additional information is available at:
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=otx

The spring snow melt runoff in lakes and rivers is dangerously cold 
and can be life threatening for those that come into contact with the
water. Take appropriate precautions.

Be aware of large debris in the river. High water levels can push 
logs and other large debris into the river...increasing the danger to
people and boats.

&&

WAC047-261751-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160427T1313Z/
/TONW1.1.RS.160423T0830Z.160425T1315Z.160427T0113Z.NO/
1051 AM PDT MON APR 25 2016

...Flood Warning now in effect until Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until Wednesday morning.
* At 10:15 AM Monday the stage was 15.72 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to below the flood
  stage of 15 feet by tomorrow evening.

&&

LAT...LON 4895 11945 4893 11932 4825 11951 4832 11968 4895 11945

* At  16.0 feet...Pasture land between Rodeo Track Road and Benton 
  Street, on the east side of the river near Omak, will begin to 
  flood. 
* At  15.0 feet...Minor flooding of low-lying areas is likely between 
  Oroville and Tonasket.

$$
096 
WGUS86 KOTX 261529
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
829 AM PDT TUE APR 26 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers and lakes in 
Washington...

  Okanogan River near Tonasket AFFECTING Okanogan County

.The Okanogan River near Tonasket will fall below the flood stage of 
15 feet late this afternoon or early this evening. Our recent cooler
weather pattern has allowed the river to recede following the big
mountain snow melt event last week. The Okanogan River is expected to
continue receding through this weekend.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Additional information is available at:
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=otx

The spring snow melt runoff in lakes and rivers is dangerously cold 
and can be life threatening for those that come into contact with the
water. Take appropriate precautions.

Be aware of large debris in the river. High water levels can push 
logs and other large debris into the river...increasing the danger to
people and boats.


&&

WAC047-271225-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160427T1225Z/
/TONW1.1.RS.160423T0830Z.160425T1315Z.160427T0025Z.NO/
829 AM PDT TUE APR 26 2016

...Flood Warning now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until late tonight.
* At  8:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 15.27 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall to below the flood stage of 15 feet by 
late this afternoon or early this evening. The Okanogan River will 
continue to recede through the upcoming weekend.

&&

LAT...LON 4895 11945 4893 11932 4825 11951 4832 11968 4895 11945

* At  16.0 feet...Pasture land between Rodeo Track Road and Benton 
  Street, on the east side of the river near Omak, will begin to 
  flood. 
* At  15.0 feet...Minor flooding of low-lying areas is likely between 
  Oroville and Tonasket.


$$
713 
WGUS86 KOTX 270405
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
905 PM PDT TUE APR 26 2016

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers and lakes 
in Washington...

  Okanogan River near Tonasket AFFECTING Okanogan County

...Recent cool temperatures have diminished snow melt contribution
to rivers including the Okanogan River...


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Additional information is available at:
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=otx

The spring snow melt runoff in lakes and rivers is dangerously cold 
and can be life threatening for those that come into contact with the
water. Take appropriate precautions.

Be aware of large debris in the river. High water levels can push 
logs and other large debris into the river...increasing the danger to
people and boats.

Never drive cars...Trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage. As little
as one foot of water on the road can move most vehicles off the road.

&&

WAC047-270435-
/O.CAN.KOTX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160427T1225Z/
/TONW1.1.RS.160423T0830Z.160425T1315Z.160427T0045Z.NO/
905 PM PDT TUE APR 26 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* At  8:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 14.93 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  5:45 PM Tuesday.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall to 13.9 feet 
  by Thursday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 4895 11945 4893 11932 4825 11951 4832 11968 4895 11945

 
* At  16.0 feet...Pasture land between Rodeo Track Road and Benton 
  Street, on the east side of the river near Omak, will begin to 
  flood. 
* At  15.0 feet...Minor flooding of low-lying areas is likely between 
  Oroville and Tonasket.

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River Flood Warnings in Washington, 2016Every river flood warning in 2016

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.