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River Flood Warning 24, NWS Spokane, WA

May 22, 2017Chelan County, Washington

NWS Spokane, WA issued this river flood warning at May 22, 2017, 10:25 AM PDT for Chelan County, Washington. It took effect at May 23, 2017, 4:31 AM PDT. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: May 22, 2017, 10:25 AM PDT (17:25 UTC)
In effect from: May 23, 2017, 4:31 AM PDT
Expired: May 25, 2017, 4:53 PM PDT
In force: 60 hr
Issued by: NWS Spokane, WA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Chelan County, WA

The radar

The Seattle radar (KATX), 127 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:26 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 Stehekin River at Stehekin (STHW1). The gauge peaked at 24.73 ft at May 24, 2017, 1:00 AM PDT.

Action stage: 19.5 ft
Minor stage: 20.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 12451000, 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.

351 
WGUS46 KOTX 221725
FLWOTX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
1025 AM PDT Mon May 22 2017

...The National Weather Service in Spokane has upgraded the flood watch 
to a flood warning for the Okanogan River.  A flood warning has also been 
issued for the Stehekin River in Washington.  Repeating, a flood warning 
has been issued for the following rivers...

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

...Warm temperatures over the next few days will increase high 
elevation snow melt.  Snowpack throughout the Cascades and 
southern British Columbia remain over 120 percent of normal.  
The increased runoff will bring the Okanogan and Stehekin Rivers 
into flood stage Tuesday morning...

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.

&&

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1025 AM PDT Mon May 22 2017

The National Weather Service in Spokane, WA has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* from Tuesday morning until further notice.
* At  9:15 AM Monday the stage was 14.44 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Okanogan River will rise above flood stage by 
  tomorrow morning and continue to rise to near 17.0 feet by late 
  Friday morning.  The river is expected to remain in minor flood
  stage into early June.

&&

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 the 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.


$$

WAC007-231725-
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1025 AM PDT Mon May 22 2017

The National Weather Service in Spokane, WA has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* from late tonight to Thursday afternoon.
* At  9:30 AM Monday the stage was 22.92 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage by early 
  Tuesday morning and continue to rise to near 24.7 feet by late 
  Wednesday morning. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage by 
  Thursday 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. 

$$

6 follow-up statements

610
WGUS86 KOTX 230123
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
623 PM PDT Mon May 22 2017

...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
Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew AFFECTING Ferry County

...Warm temperatures over the the next few days will increase high elevation snow melt. Snowpack throughout the Cascades...Okanogan
mountains and southern British Columbia will remain well above normal.
The increased runoff will bring these rivers above flood stage on 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.

WAC019-240123-
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623 PM PDT Mon May 22 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* from Tuesday to late Thursday night.
* At 5:15 PM Monday the stage was 17.90 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Tuesday afternoon and continue
to rise to near 18.8 feet by Wednesday afternoon. The river is
forecast to fall below flood stage by Thursday 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.

WAC047-240122-
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623 PM PDT Mon May 22 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* from Tuesday morning until further notice.
* At 5:15 PM Monday the stage was 14.58 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Tuesday morning and continue
to rise to near 17 feet by Friday morning. The river is expected
to remain above flood stage into early June.

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 the 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.

WAC007-240122-
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623 PM PDT Mon May 22 2017

...Flood Warning in effect until Thursday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* from late tonight to Thursday afternoon.
* At 5:30 PM Monday the stage was 23.10 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Tuesday morning and
continue to rise to near 24.7 feet by Wednesday morning. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage by early Thursday afternoon.

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.

466 
WGUS86 KOTX 231234
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
534 AM PDT Tue May 23 2017

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

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

...Warm temperatures over the past few days have increased high
elevation snow melt. The increased runoff will or have bring these 
rivers above flood stage today...


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.

&&

WAC019-241234-
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534 AM PDT Tue May 23 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until late Thursday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* From this afternoon to late Thursday night.
* At  4:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 17.73 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage by this 
  afternoon and continue to rise to near  19.3 feet by Wednesday afternoon. 
  The river is forecast to fall below flood stage by Thursday 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.

$$

WAC047-241234-
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534 AM PDT Tue May 23 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* Until further notice.
* At  4:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 14.89 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage by this 
  morning and continue to rise to near 16.9 feet by Friday morning.
  The river is forecast to remain above flood stage through the end of
  the week.

&&

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 the 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.


$$

WAC007-241234-
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534 AM PDT Tue May 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At  4:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 23.97 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river approached flood stage last night and is expected
  to rise above flood stage by this afternoon. It is expected to continue 
  to rise to near 24.7 feet by early Wednesday. The river is forecast to
  fall below flood stage by early Thursday 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. 


$$

996 
WGUS86 KOTX 231733
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
1033 AM PDT Tue May 23 2017

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

  Stehekin River at Stehekin AFFECTING Chelan County
  Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew AFFECTING Ferry County
  Okanogan River near Tonasket AFFECTING Okanogan 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.

&&

WAC047-241733-
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1033 AM PDT Tue May 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until further notice.
* At 10:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 15.04 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near 17.4 
  feet by late Friday morning ...Then slowly fall but remain above
  flood stage through the weekend.

&&

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 the 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.


$$

WAC019-241733-
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1033 AM PDT Tue May 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* from this afternoon to late Thursday night.
* At 10:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 18.12 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
  rise to near  19.3 feet by tomorrow afternoon. The river is 
  forecast to fall below flood stage by Thursday 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.

$$

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1033 AM PDT Tue May 23 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Thursday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* until Thursday afternoon.
* At  9:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 23.77 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near  24.8 feet by early tomorrow. The river is
  forecast to fall below flood stage by early Thursday 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. 


$$

452 
WGUS86 KOTX 232127
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
227 PM PDT Tue May 23 2017

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

  Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew AFFECTING Ferry County
  Methow River near Pateros AFFECTING Okanogan County
  Okanogan River near Tonasket AFFECTING Okanogan 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.

&&

WAC047-242127-
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227 PM PDT Tue May 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until further notice.
* At  2:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 15.13 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near 17.4 
  feet by late Friday morning ...Then begin to slow fall but
  remaining above flood stage through the weekend..

&&

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 the 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.


$$

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227 PM PDT Tue May 23 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Friday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* until Friday afternoon.
* At  1:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 18.33 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
  continue to rise to near  19.4 feet by tomorrow afternoon. The
  river is forecast to fall below flood stage by Friday 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.

$$

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227 PM PDT Tue May 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Methow River near Pateros.
* from late tonight to Thursday evening.
* At  1:15 PM Tuesday the stage was  9.30 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to
  rise to near  10.2 feet by tomorrow late morning. The river is 
  forecast to fall below flood stage by Thursday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 4805 11984 4800 11988 4819 12015 4824 12006 4808 11989

* At  10.0 feet...Minor flooding of adjacent roads and low-lying
  areas is likely throughout the Methow Valley from Mazama to
  Pateros.

$$

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227 PM PDT Tue May 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* until Thursday afternoon.
* At  1:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 23.69 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near  24.8 feet by early tomorrow. The river is
  forecast to fall below flood stage by early Thursday 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. 


$$

316 
WGUS86 KOTX 241155
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
455 AM PDT Wed May 24 2017

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

  Methow River near Pateros AFFECTING Okanogan County
  Stehekin River at Stehekin AFFECTING Chelan County
  Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew AFFECTING Ferry County
  Okanogan River near Tonasket AFFECTING Okanogan 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.

&&

WAC047-251155-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TONW1.2.SM.170523T1530Z.170527T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
455 AM PDT Wed May 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* Until further notice.
* At  4:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 15.61 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near 17.3 
  feet by Friday afternoon ...Then begin falling but remain above flooded
  stage into next week.

&&

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 the 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.


$$

WAC019-251154-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-170526T2241Z/
/FRYW1.1.SM.170523T2345Z.170525T0000Z.170526T1041Z.NR/
455 AM PDT Wed May 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At  4:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 18.52 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near 19.5 
  feet by late this afternoon. The river is forecast to fall below 
  flood stage Friday 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.

$$

WAC047-251154-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170526T0611Z/
/PATW1.1.SM.170524T1420Z.170525T0000Z.170525T1811Z.NO/
455 AM PDT Wed May 24 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Methow River near Pateros.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At  4:15 AM Wednesday the stage was  9.59 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage later
  this morning and continue to rise to near  10.2 feet by late this 
  afternoon. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage by 
  Thursday late morning.

&&

LAT...LON 4805 11984 4800 11988 4819 12015 4824 12006 4808 11989

 
* At  10.0 feet...Minor flooding of adjacent roads and low-lying areas
  is likely throughout the Methow Valley from Mazama to Pateros.

$$

WAC007-251154-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STHW1.1.SM.170524T0053Z.170524T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
455 AM PDT Wed May 24 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* Until further notice.
* At  3:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 24.69 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain above flood stage 
  through today and then fall below flood stage by late tonight or 
  early Thursday. 

&&

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. 


$$

476 
WGUS86 KOTX 241952
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
1252 PM PDT Wed May 24 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
  Methow River near Pateros AFFECTING Okanogan County
  Okanogan River near Tonasket AFFECTING Okanogan 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.

&&

WAC047-251952-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TONW1.2.SM.170523T1530Z.170526T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1252 PM PDT Wed May 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until further notice.
* At 12:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 15.87 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near 17.0 
  feet by late Friday morning ...Then begin to slowly fall. It
  should remain above flood stage through the weekend. 

&&

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 the 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.


$$

WAC019-251952-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-170528T0741Z/
/FRYW1.1.SM.170523T2345Z.170525T0600Z.170527T1941Z.NR/
1252 PM PDT Wed May 24 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until late Saturday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* until late Saturday night.
* At 12:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 18.89 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near  19.2 
  feet by tonight. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage 
  Saturday early 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.

$$

WAC047-251318-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170525T1318Z/
/PATW1.1.SM.170524T1915Z.170525T0000Z.170525T0118Z.NO/
1252 PM PDT Wed May 24 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Methow River near Pateros.
* until Thursday morning.
* At 12:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.00 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected hold steady through the afternoon
  and gradually fall below flood stage this evening.

&&

LAT...LON 4805 11984 4800 11988 4819 12015 4824 12006 4808 11989

* At  10.0 feet...Minor flooding of adjacent roads and low-lying
  areas is likely throughout the Methow Valley from Mazama to
  Pateros.

$$

WAC007-242022-
/O.CAN.KOTX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170524T1948Z/
/STHW1.1.SM.170524T0053Z.170531T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1252 PM PDT Wed May 24 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* At 12:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 23.83 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.

&&

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. 

$$

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 22, 4:35 AM PDT, 5 hours 50 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 22, 4:35 AM PDT, 5 hours 50 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Spokane WA
435 AM PDT Mon May 22 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Dry conditions with warmer temperatures are expected under a
ridge of high pressure through Tuesday. This will increase
mountain snowmelt and lead to rises on local rivers and streams
in the Cascades and across the Northern Mountains of Washington
and Idaho. A strong cold front will bring breezy conditions
Tuesday evening and Wednesday along with much cooler temperatures.
Cooler and unsettled weather will likely persist until next
weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

Today...Upper level ridge of high pressure keeps North Idaho
and Eastern Washington dry and warm. Weak disturbances overtop the
weak ridge and allow for some high clouds at times.

Tonight and Tuesday...The ridge aloft flattens while its axis gets
pushed to the east and into Montana as a synoptic scale low pressure
system approaches the British Columbia Coast. Lower level thermal
ridge remains in place to keep Tuesday the warmest day of the seven
day forecast. /Pelatti

Tuesday night through Sunday...The most significant weather event
of the week appears to be shaping up for Tuesday night and
Wednesday. All the latest models are in good agreement in sweeping
a strong and tight upper low through southern British Columbia
with a trailing cold front crossing the Cascades and breaking into
the Columbia Basin during this period. This system will be
generally dry with small chances of mountain showers over the
Cascades and northern mountains...however the trajectory of the
parent upper low, gradient packing behind the front and a strong
stable layer in the mid levels behind this front will bring the
potential for windy and gusty conditions to the Cascade gaps
Tuesday night evolving into breezy to windy conditions down the
Okanogan Valley and across the basin on Wednesday. Wind Advisory
potential especially for the Cascades, the Waterville Plateau and
the Okanogan Valley will need to be analyzed and refined for
these periods as subsequent model cycles become available.

For the remainder of the period...the offending closed low will
stall over the Canadian Prairie provinces and direct some wrap
around moisture into the forecast area from the north Thursday
and Friday with cool air aloft promoting afternoon instability.
The potential exists for isolated to scattered thunderstorms over
far eastern Washington and the Idaho Panhandle each of these
afternoons.

Saturday and Sunday look like a re-establishment of a dry upper
ridge for a decreasing chance of showers and storms and a warming
trend for the region.

Temperatures over the region will register a sharp drop to below
average in the wake of the frontal passage on Wednesday with a
slowly increasing trend back to near normal on Friday and then
3 to 5 degrees above normal for the weekend. /Fugazzi

&&

.AVIATION...
12Z TAFS: A ridge of high pressure will remain over the region.
The clear skies and light winds and some high cirrus at times
will allow VFR conditions to prevail. /Pelatti

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Spokane        80  56  82  48  62  44 /   0   0   0   0  10  10
Coeur d'Alene  79  51  81  47  62  43 /   0   0   0  10  10  20
Pullman        78  52  81  49  61  43 /   0   0   0   0   0  10
Lewiston       84  54  88  53  68  47 /   0   0   0   0   0  10
Colville       81  53  83  48  63  45 /   0   0   0   0  20  10
Sandpoint      77  48  79  44  61  40 /   0   0   0   0  20  20
Kellogg        80  46  80  43  57  40 /   0   0   0   0  20  20
Moses Lake     87  56  91  51  70  47 /   0   0   0   0   0  10
Wenatchee      85  60  88  50  67  48 /   0   0   0   0   0  10
Omak           85  57  87  49  68  48 /   0   0   0   0  10  10

&&

.OTX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ID...None.
WA...None.
&&

Hazardous weather outlook, May 22, 3:07 AM PDT, 7 hours 18 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Spokane WA
307 AM PDT Mon May 22 2017

IDZ001-004-WAZ037-231015-
NORTHERN PANHANDLE-CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS-
NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS-
307 AM PDT Mon May 22 2017

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

Temperatures will warm early this week and increase the mountain
snow melt. This could lead to rises on area rivers and streams. A
chance of thunderstorms is possible on Thursday.

IDZ002-003-026-027-WAZ031>036-044-231015-
COEUR D'ALENE AREA-IDAHO PALOUSE-LEWISTON AREA-
LEWIS AND SOUTHERN NEZ PERCE COUNTIES-NORTHEAST BLUE MOUNTAINS-
LOWER GARFIELD AND ASOTIN COUNTIES-WASHINGTON PALOUSE-
MOSES LAKE AREA-UPPER COLUMBIA BASIN-SPOKANE AREA-
WATERVILLE PLATEAU-
307 AM PDT Mon May 22 2017

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

A cold front passage may allow for windy conditions Tuesday night
and Wednesday. A chance of thunderstorms is possible Thursday.

WAZ038-041>043-231015-
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS-WENATCHEE AREA-EAST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES-
OKANOGAN VALLEY-
307 AM PDT Mon May 22 2017

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

Temperatures will warm early this week and increase the mountain
snow melt. This could lead to rises on area rivers and streams. In
addition A cold front passage may allow for windy conditions
Tuesday night and Wednesday.

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 22, 10:25 AM PDT	River Flood Warning	OTX	Okanogan	15 days
May 22, 4:21 PM PDT	River Flood Warning	OTX	Ferry	4 days

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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.