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River Flood Warning 18, NWS Spokane, WA

May 5, 2017Ferry County, Washington

NWS Spokane, WA issued this river flood warning at May 5, 2017, 11:35 AM PDT for Ferry County, Washington. It took effect at May 5, 2017, 9:40 PM PDT. It was in force for 52 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 5, 2017, 11:35 AM PDT (18:35 UTC)
In effect from
May 5, 2017, 9:40 PM PDT
Expired
May 8, 2017, 2:06 AM PDT
In force
52 hr
Issued by
NWS Spokane, WA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Ferry County, WA

The radar

The Spokane radar (KOTX), 160 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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 Kettle River near Ferry (FRYW1). The gauge peaked at 20.65 ft at May 7, 2017, 12:00 AM PDT.

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Action stage
17.5 ft
Minor stage
18.5 ft
Moderate stage
19.5 ft
Major stage
20.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 12401500, 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.

424 
WGUS46 KOTX 051835
FLWOTX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
1135 AM PDT Fri May 5 2017

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

  Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew AFFECTING Ferry County

.....Recent heavy rain fall over the headwaters of the Kettle River will
cause the river to rise above flood stage late tonight through
Sunday 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.


&&

WAC019-060635-
/O.NEW.KOTX.FL.W.0018.170506T1209Z-170508T0753Z/
/FRYW1.1.RS.170506T1209Z.170507T0600Z.170507T1953Z.NO/
1135 AM PDT Fri May 5 2017

The National Weather Service in Spokane, WA has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* from late tonight to late Sunday afternoon.
* At 11:15 AM Friday the stage was 16.99 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late tonight and continue to
  rise to near 18.8 feet by saturday afternoon. The river is 
  forecast to fall below flood stage by Sunday afternoon.

&&

LAT...LON 4900 11888 4898 11841 4882 11843 4886 11880 4900 11888

 
* At  19.0 feet...Flooding at Beal Park on West Kettle River Road, 
  west of Curlew. 'Ol Swimming Hole Park in Curlew will be inundated.
  Flooding of yards and outbuildings along the river from the 
  Canadian border through Curlew on both sides of the river. Some 
  driveways on Kettle River Road will be flooded. Water will be over 
  Customs Road near Riverview Lane.
* At  18.5 feet...Flooding begins on Customs Road near mile post 6.
* At  18.3 feet...Minor flooding will occur in the 'Ol Swimming Hole 
  County Park in Curlew.

$$
10 follow-up statements
794 
WGUS86 KOTX 060230
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
730 PM PDT Fri May 5 2017

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

  Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew AFFECTING Ferry County
  Stehekin River at Stehekin AFFECTING Chelan County

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.

&&

WAC019-070230-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0018.170506T0440Z-170508T0530Z/
/FRYW1.1.RS.170506T0440Z.170506T1800Z.170507T1730Z.NO/
730 PM PDT Fri May 5 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* until Sunday evening.
* At  6:15 PM Friday the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Kettle Rise is forecast to rise above the flood
  stage of 18.5 feet this evening and crest near 18.9 feet
  on Saturday morning. The river is forecast to fall below flood
  stage by late Sunday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 4900 11888 4898 11841 4882 11843 4886 11880 4900 11888

 
* At  19.0 feet...Flooding at Beal Park on West Kettle River Road, 
  west of Curlew. 'Ol Swimming Hole Park in Curlew will be inundated.
  Flooding of yards and outbuildings along the river from the 
  Canadian border through Curlew on both sides of the river. Some 
  driveways on Kettle River Road will be flooded. Water will be over 
  Customs Road near Riverview Lane.
* At  18.5 feet...Flooding begins on Customs Road near mile post 6.
* At  18.3 feet...Minor flooding will occur in the 'Ol Swimming Hole 
  County Park in Curlew.

$$

WAC007-061954-
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/STHW1.1.RS.170506T0530Z.170506T0600Z.170506T0800Z.NO/
730 PM PDT Fri May 5 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Saturday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* until Saturday afternoon.
* At  6:30 PM Friday the stage was 23.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Stehekin River is expected to touch the flood
  stage of 24 feet tonight. At this time...it looks like the river
  will not be above flood stage for long. The river is forecast to
  fall below flood stage on Saturday morning.

&&

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. 


$$
330 
WGUS46 KOTX 061250
FLWOTX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
550 AM PDT Sat May 6 2017

...Observed and Forecast Flooding Changed from Minor to Moderate Severity 
for the following rivers and lakes in Washington...

  Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew AFFECTING Ferry County

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.

&&

WAC019-070050-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FRYW1.2.RS.170506T0326Z.170507T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
550 AM PDT Sat May 6 2017

...Observed flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* until further notice.
* At  5:15 AM Saturday the stage was 19.57 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near 19.8 
  feet by late this afternoon ...Then begin falling and fall below
  flood stage by late Monday morning or afternoon. 

&&

LAT...LON 4900 11888 4898 11841 4882 11843 4886 11880 4900 11888

 
* At  20.8 feet...Water will be covering part of Highway 21 near the 
  intersection with Little Goosmus Creek Road.
* At  19.0 feet...Flooding at Beal Park on West Kettle River Road, 
  west of Curlew. 'Ol Swimming Hole Park in Curlew will be inundated.
  Flooding of yards and outbuildings along the river from the 
  Canadian border through Curlew on both sides of the river. Some 
  driveways on Kettle River Road will be flooded. Water will be over 
  Customs Road near Riverview Lane.
* At  18.5 feet...Flooding begins on Customs Road near mile post 6.
* At  18.3 feet...Minor flooding will occur in the 'Ol Swimming Hole 
  County Park in Curlew.


$$
164 
WGUS86 KOTX 061300
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
600 AM PDT Sat May 6 2017

...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...

  Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew AFFECTING Ferry County


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.

&&

WAC019-071300-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FRYW1.2.RS.170506T0326Z.170507T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
600 AM PDT Sat May 6 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* until further notice.
* At  5:15 AM Saturday the stage was 19.57 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near 19.8 
  feet by late this afternoon ...Then begin falling and fall below
  flood stage by late Monday morning or afternoon.

&&

LAT...LON 4900 11888 4898 11841 4882 11843 4886 11880 4900 11888

 
* At  20.8 feet...Water will be covering part of Highway 21 near the 
  intersection with Little Goosmus Creek Road.
* At  19.0 feet...Flooding at Beal Park on West Kettle River Road, 
  west of Curlew. 'Ol Swimming Hole Park in Curlew will be inundated.
  Flooding of yards and outbuildings along the river from the 
  Canadian border through Curlew on both sides of the river. Some 
  driveways on Kettle River Road will be flooded. Water will be over 
  Customs Road near Riverview Lane.
* At  18.5 feet...Flooding begins on Customs Road near mile post 6.
* At  18.3 feet...Minor flooding will occur in the 'Ol Swimming Hole 
  County Park in Curlew.

$$

WAC007-061330-
/O.CAN.KOTX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170506T1954Z/
/STHW1.N.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
600 AM PDT Sat May 6 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* At  5:30 AM Saturday the stage was 23.51 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river crested just below the flood stage of
  24.0 feet and is expected to continue to fall through the day.

&&

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

* 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. 


$$
570 
WGUS46 KOTX 061607
FLWOTX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
907 AM PDT Sat May 6 2017

...Observed and Forecast Flooding Changed from Moderate to Moderate
Severity for the following rivers and lakes in Washington...

  Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew AFFECTING Ferry County

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.

&&

WAC019-070407-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FRYW1.3.RS.170506T0326Z.170507T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
907 AM PDT Sat May 6 2017

...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* until further notice.
* At  8:15 AM Saturday the stage was 20.03 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near 20.5 
  feet by late this afternoon ...then slowly fall. The last time
  reached this level was the spring of 1997. 

&&

LAT...LON 4900 11888 4898 11841 4882 11843 4886 11880 4900 11888

 
* At  20.8 feet...Water will be covering part of Highway 21 near the 
  intersection with Little Goosmus Creek Road.
* At  19.0 feet...Flooding at Beal Park on West Kettle River Road, 
  west of Curlew. 'Ol Swimming Hole Park in Curlew will be inundated.
  Flooding of yards and outbuildings along the river from the 
  Canadian border through Curlew on both sides of the river. Some 
  driveways on Kettle River Road will be flooded. Water will be over 
  Customs Road near Riverview Lane.

$$
225 
WGUS46 KOTX 061637 CCA
FLWOTX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
907 AM PDT Sat May 6 2017

...Forecast Flooding Changed from Moderate to Major
Severity for the following rivers and lakes in Washington...

  Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew AFFECTING Ferry County

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.

&&

WAC019-070407-
/O.COR.KOTX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FRYW1.3.RS.170506T0326Z.170507T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
907 AM PDT Sat May 6 2017

...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* until further notice.
* At  8:15 AM Saturday the stage was 20.03 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near 20.5 
  feet by late this afternoon ...then slowly fall. The last time
  reached this level was the spring of 1997. 

&&

LAT...LON 4900 11888 4898 11841 4882 11843 4886 11880 4900 11888

 
* At  20.8 feet...Water will be covering part of Highway 21 near the 
  intersection with Little Goosmus Creek Road.
* At  19.0 feet...Flooding at Beal Park on West Kettle River Road, 
  west of Curlew. 'Ol Swimming Hole Park in Curlew will be inundated.
  Flooding of yards and outbuildings along the river from the 
  Canadian border through Curlew on both sides of the river. Some 
  driveways on Kettle River Road will be flooded. Water will be over 
  Customs Road near Riverview Lane.

$$
571 
WGUS86 KOTX 070318
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
818 PM PDT Sat May 6 2017

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

  Okanogan River near Tonasket AFFECTING Okanogan County
  Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew AFFECTING Ferry County

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.

&&

WAC019-080318-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FRYW1.3.RS.170506T0326Z.170507T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
818 PM PDT Sat May 6 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* until further notice.
* At  7:15 PM Saturday the stage was 20.61 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 20.65 feet tonight
  and then fall through Wednesday, but remain above flood stage. The
  river will see another rise late next week back up to near its
  major flood stage.

&&

LAT...LON 4900 11888 4898 11841 4882 11843 4886 11880 4900 11888

 
* At  20.8 feet...Water will be covering part of Highway 21 near the 
  intersection with Little Goosmus Creek Road.
* At  19.0 feet...Flooding at Beal Park on West Kettle River Road, 
  west of Curlew. 'Ol Swimming Hole Park in Curlew will be inundated.
  Flooding of yards and outbuildings along the river from the 
  Canadian border through Curlew on both sides of the river. Some 
  driveways on Kettle River Road will be flooded. Water will be over 
  Customs Road near Riverview Lane.
* At  18.5 feet...Flooding begins on Customs Road near mile post 6.
* At  18.3 feet...Minor flooding will occur in the 'Ol Swimming Hole 
  County Park in Curlew.

$$

WAC047-080318-
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/TONW1.1.RS.170507T2321Z.170508T0000Z.170508T0132Z.NO/
818 PM PDT Sat May 6 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
* At  7:15 PM Saturday the stage was 14.11 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near its flood stage
  of 15 feet by Sunday afternoon then fall through early next week.
  Another rise is expected late next week.

&&

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


* At  15.0 feet...Minor flooding of low-lying areas is likely
  between Oroville and Tonasket.


$$
816 
WGUS86 KOTX 071233
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
533 AM PDT Sun May 7 2017

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

  Okanogan River near Tonasket AFFECTING Okanogan County
  Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew AFFECTING Ferry County

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.

&&

WAC019-081233-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FRYW1.3.RS.170506T0326Z.170507T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
533 AM PDT Sun May 7 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* Until further notice.
* At  4:15 AM Sunday the stage was 20.44 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to continue to fall 
  over the next several days, but remain above flood stage. The river
  will see another rise late week back up to near its major 
  flood stage. 

&&

LAT...LON 4900 11888 4898 11841 4882 11843 4886 11880 4900 11888
 
* At  20.8 feet...Water will be covering part of Highway 21 near the 
  intersection with Little Goosmus Creek Road.
* At  19.0 feet...Flooding at Beal Park on West Kettle River Road, 
  west of Curlew. 'Ol Swimming Hole Park in Curlew will be inundated.
  Flooding of yards and outbuildings along the river from the 
  Canadian border through Curlew on both sides of the river. Some 
  driveways on Kettle River Road will be flooded. Water will be over 
  Customs Road near Riverview Lane.
* At  18.5 feet...Flooding begins on Customs Road near mile post 6.
* At  18.3 feet...Minor flooding will occur in the 'Ol Swimming Hole 
  County Park in Curlew.

$$

WAC047-081232-
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/TONW1.1.RS.170507T2321Z.170508T0000Z.170508T0132Z.NO/
533 AM PDT Sun May 7 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* From this afternoon to Monday morning.
* At  4:15 AM Sunday the stage was 14.56 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near its flood stage
  of 15.0 feet by late this afternoon or evening and then fall through
  early next week. 

&&

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

* At  15.0 feet...Minor flooding of low-lying areas is likely between 
  Oroville and Tonasket.


$$
497 
WGUS86 KOTX 071802
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
1102 AM PDT Sun May 7 2017

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

  Okanogan River near Tonasket AFFECTING Okanogan County
  Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew AFFECTING Ferry County

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.

&&

WAC019-081802-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FRYW1.3.RS.170506T0326Z.170507T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1102 AM PDT Sun May 7 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* until further notice.
* At 10:15 AM Sunday the stage was 19.93 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to continue to fall 
  over the next several days, but remain above flood stage. The river
  will see another rise late week back up to near its major 
  flood stage.

&&

LAT...LON 4900 11888 4898 11841 4882 11843 4886 11880 4900 11888

 
* At  20.8 feet...Water will be covering part of Highway 21 near the 
  intersection with Little Goosmus Creek Road.
* At  19.0 feet...Flooding at Beal Park on West Kettle River Road, 
  west of Curlew. 'Ol Swimming Hole Park in Curlew will be inundated.
  Flooding of yards and outbuildings along the river from the 
  Canadian border through Curlew on both sides of the river. Some 
  driveways on Kettle River Road will be flooded. Water will be over 
  Customs Road near Riverview Lane.
* At  18.5 feet...Flooding begins on Customs Road near mile post 6.
* At  18.3 feet...Minor flooding will occur in the 'Ol Swimming Hole 
  County Park in Curlew.

$$

WAC047-081200-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0019.170508T0000Z-170508T1200Z/
/TONW1.1.RS.170508T0000Z.170508T0000Z.170508T0000Z.NO/
1102 AM PDT Sun May 7 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* from this afternoon to late tonight.
* At 10:15 AM Sunday the stage was 14.81 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near its flood stage 
  level of 15.0 feet by late this afternoon and then fall through
  Wednesday.  

&&

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

 
* 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.


$$
292 
WGUS46 KOTX 080906
FLWOTX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
206 AM PDT Mon May 8 2017

...River levels have dropped below 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.

&&

WAC019-080936-
/O.CAN.KOTX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FRYW1.3.RS.170506T0326Z.170507T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
206 AM PDT Mon May 8 2017

* At  1:15 AM Monday the stage was 18.24 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Expected to be at or near action stage through Thursday.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Friday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 19.7 feet by late Saturday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 4900 11888 4898 11841 4882 11843 4886 11880 4900 11888


* At  19.0 feet...Flooding at Beal Park on West Kettle River Road, 
  west of Curlew. 'Ol Swimming Hole Park in Curlew will be inundated.
  Flooding of yards and outbuildings along the river from the 
  Canadian border through Curlew on both sides of the river. Some 
  driveways on Kettle River Road will be flooded. Water will be over 
  Customs Road near Riverview Lane.
* At  18.5 feet...Flooding begins on Customs Road near mile post 6.
* At  18.3 feet...Minor flooding will occur in the 'Ol Swimming Hole 
  County Park in Curlew.


$$

WAC047-080936-
/O.CAN.KOTX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-170508T1200Z/
/TONW1.N.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
206 AM PDT Mon May 8 2017

* At  1:15 AM Monday the stage was 14.94 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.

&&

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



$$
339 
WGUS46 KOTX 080949 CCA
FLWOTX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
206 AM PDT Mon May 8 2017

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

  Okanogan River near Tonasket AFFECTING Okanogan County
  Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew AFFECTING Ferry County


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.

&&

WAC019-080936-
/O.COR.KOTX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FRYW1.3.RS.170506T0326Z.170507T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
206 AM PDT Mon May 8 2017

* At  1:15 AM Monday the stage was 18.24 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Expected to be at or near action stage through Thursday.
* Forecast...expected to be in below flood stage through Thursday

&&

LAT...LON 4900 11888 4898 11841 4882 11843 4886 11880 4900 11888


* At  18.3 feet...Minor flooding will occur in the 'Ol Swimming Hole 
  County Park in Curlew.


$$

WAC047-080936-
/O.CAN.KOTX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-170508T1200Z/
/TONW1.N.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
206 AM PDT Mon May 8 2017

* At  1:15 AM Monday the stage was 14.94 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.

&&

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



$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Spokane, WA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at May 5, 11:31 AM PDT, 4 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 5, 11:31 AM PDT, 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1131 AM PDT Fri May 5 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
A slow moving frontal system will be the focus for showers and
isolated thunderstorms today. Saturday will be cooler with
showers lingering over the Idaho Panhandle and far eastern
Washington. Monday and Tuesday will have the best chance of being
dry next week. Unsettled weather will likely return by Wednesday
or Thursday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Update: The forecast has been updated based on latest radar trends
and HRRR model data. As of 11 am a band of elevated convection
along a cold front was producing mostly showers and just a few
lightning strikes from the Tri Cities area north through Creston
and Republic. Models show that this band should gradually weaken
into the early afternoon.  Ahead of this band another area of
elevated instability was producing a band of showers from the
Camas Prairie into the Central Panhandle Mountains. In between
these areas from the palouse into the north Idaho Panhandle
conditions are dry late this morning and cloud cover is limiting
convective development. Latest HRRR still shows some
destabilization this afternoon mainly over NE Washington into the
north Idaho Panhandle where scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms are expected to develop. Cooler marine...stable air
will continue to pour into Chelan county and the western Columbia
Basin which should keep shower activity isolated at best. Stable
marine air will also continue to pour from the lower basin into
the palouse area. Thus have lowered POP's the rest of today for
the Pullman and Lewiston areas and also brought pops down a bit
for Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area where cloud cover is expected to
limit shower coverage to scattered. Also limited thunder coverage
to just isolated over NE WA/N Idaho. Given saturated soils and
very moist atmosphere there remains a flash flood risk over the
northern mountain counties but with just isolated thunderstorms
expected the risk looks isolated in nature.  JW

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAFS: A moist and moderately unstable air mass remains over
the region this afternoon which will promote scattered showers
over eastern Washington and north Idaho. Isolated thunderstorms
are also possible but latest HRRR model guidance keeps the best
chances in the mountains north of KGEG/KSFF/KCOE so none of the
TAF sites carries a mention of thunderstorms. An area of MVFR
stratus also moved into KGEG/KSFF around 1730z but this should
lift by 19-20z with VFR conditions expected to return. A frontal
boundary lingers over the eastern TAF sites overnight promoting
rain showers. Most model data shows this to not produce
significant rain and to keep CIGS VFR which what is forecast in
the TAFS. However if the wetter NAM verifies then more significant
moistening of the boundary layer would occur with MVFR conditions.
JW

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Spokane        71  44  56  43  61  45 /  40  50  50  10  10  10
Coeur d'Alene  71  44  56  42  61  43 /  50  70  50  20  20  10
Pullman        70  43  53  41  58  42 /  20  60  50  20  20  10
Lewiston       75  48  58  46  64  47 /  30  60  50  30  20  10
Colville       71  47  61  43  65  45 /  60  40  30  10  20  10
Sandpoint      70  45  56  41  61  42 /  60  70  50  20  30  10
Kellogg        71  43  52  41  57  42 /  50  80  60  60  30  10
Moses Lake     74  45  64  44  69  46 /  50  10  10   0  10   0
Wenatchee      70  45  62  43  66  46 /  20  10   0   0  10   0
Omak           72  46  64  43  67  44 /  40  10  10   0  10   0

&&

.OTX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ID...Flash Flood Watch until 5 PM PDT this afternoon for Northern
     Panhandle.

WA...Flash Flood Watch until 5 PM PDT this afternoon for Northeast
     Mountains-Okanogan Highlands.

     Flash Flood Watch until 5 PM PDT this afternoon for East Slopes
     Northern Cascades-Okanogan Valley.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, May 5, 5:09 AM PDT, 6 hours 26 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Spokane WA
509 AM PDT Fri May 5 2017

WAZ034-041>044-061215-
MOSES LAKE AREA-WENATCHEE AREA-EAST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES-
OKANOGAN VALLEY-WATERVILLE PLATEAU-
509 AM PDT Fri May 5 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central
Washington...East Central Washington and North Central
Washington.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Thunderstorms will be possible today, mainly earlier in the day.
Storms may produce brief gusty winds, small hail and locally heavy
downpours. The threat of Flash Flooding will decrease during the
afternoon as the main thunderstorm threat moves off to the east.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

No hazardous weather expected at this time.

IDZ002>004-026-027-WAZ031>033-035-036-061215-
COEUR D'ALENE AREA-IDAHO PALOUSE-CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS-
LEWISTON AREA-LEWIS AND SOUTHERN NEZ PERCE COUNTIES-
NORTHEAST BLUE MOUNTAINS-LOWER GARFIELD AND ASOTIN COUNTIES-
WASHINGTON PALOUSE-UPPER COLUMBIA BASIN-SPOKANE AREA-
509 AM PDT Fri May 5 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North Idaho...
North Central Idaho...East Central Washington...Northeast
Washington and Southeast Washington.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Thunderstorms will be possible Friday. Some may be strong with
brief gusty and potentially damaging winds, hail and locally
heavy rain. The locally heavy rain will also bring a threat of
localized debris flows or landslides, largely in the steeper
terrain or near recent burn scars.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

No hazardous weather expected at this time.

IDZ001-WAZ037-038-061215-
NORTHERN PANHANDLE-NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS-OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS-
509 AM PDT Fri May 5 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North Idaho...
North Central Washington and Northeast Washington.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Thunderstorms will be possible Friday. Some may be strong with
brief gusty and potentially damaging winds, hail and locally
heavy rain. The locally heavy rain will also bring a threat of
flash flooding and debris flows or landslides, largely in the
steeper terrain and near recent burn scars.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

No hazardous weather expected at this time.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Spokane, WA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 5, 2:11 AM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXGrant34 min
May 5, 2:29 AM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXGrant31 min
May 5, 2:44 AM PDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOTXDouglas, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan46 min
May 5, 3:13 AM PDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOTXAdams, Grant, Lincoln47 min
May 5, 3:20 AM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXFerry40 min
May 5, 3:46 AM PDTSpecial Weather StatementOTXLincoln44 min
May 5, 9:13 AM PDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOTXOkanogan6 hr
May 5, 10:17 AM PDTRiver Flood WarningOTXChelan41 hr
May 5, 10:58 AM PDTRiver Flood WatchOTXOkanogan4 days
May 5, 2:57 PM PDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOTXOkanogan19 hr
May 5, 4:13 PM PDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOTXAsotin47 min

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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.