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River Flood Warning 25, NWS Spokane, WA

May 22, 2017Ferry County, Washington

NWS Spokane, WA issued this river flood warning at May 22, 2017, 4:21 PM PDT for Ferry County, Washington. It took effect at May 23, 2017, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 64 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 22, 2017, 4:21 PM PDT (23:21 UTC)
In effect from
May 23, 2017, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 26, 2017, 5:56 AM PDT
In force
64 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 23:18 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 19.57 ft at May 24, 2017, 9:00 PM PDT.

actionminormoderatemajor16182005/2205/2305/2405/2505/2605/27
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.

072 
WGUS46 KOTX 222321
FLWOTX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
421 PM PDT Mon May 22 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

...Warm temperatures over the next few days will increase high 
elevation snow melt. Snowpack throughout the Okanogan Mountains 
and southern British Columbia remain above average. The increased
runoff will bring the Kettle River into 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.

&&

WAC019-231121-
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/FRYW1.1.ER.170524T0127Z.170525T0000Z.170526T0056Z.NO/
421 PM PDT Mon May 22 2017

The National Weather Service in Spokane, WA has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* from Tuesday to late Thursday night.
* At  3:15 PM Monday the stage was 17.89 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Kettle River will rise above flood stage 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.


$$
9 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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/FRYW1.1.ER.170524T0127Z.170525T0000Z.170526T0056Z.NO/
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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/FRYW1.1.ER.170523T2100Z.170525T0000Z.170526T0056Z.NR/
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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/STHW1.1.SM.170523T1938Z.170524T1200Z.170525T0850Z.NO/
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-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TONW1.2.SM.170523T1530Z.170526T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
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.

$$

WAC007-241733-
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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.


$$

WAC019-242127-
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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.

$$

WAC047-242127-
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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.

$$

WAC007-242127-
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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-
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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. 

$$
035 
WGUS86 KOTX 250407
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
907 PM PDT Wed May 24 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

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.

&&

WAC019-260407-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-170528T1358Z/
/FRYW1.2.SM.170523T2345Z.170525T0600Z.170528T0158Z.NR/
907 PM PDT Wed May 24 2017

...Flood Warning continues for...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* until Saturday night.
* At  8:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 19.50 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest tonight near 19.6 
  feet. The river is forecast to fall Thursday through Saturday
  and fall below flood stage Saturday evening.

&&

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.

$$

WAC047-260407-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TONW1.2.SM.170523T1530Z.170526T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
907 PM PDT Wed May 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until further notice.
* At  8:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 16.02 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 Friday morning...Then begin fall through the weekend. It 
  will remain above flood stage through the weekend and into next 
  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.


$$

WAC047-260407-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170526T0800Z/
/PATW1.1.SM.170524T1915Z.170525T1800Z.170525T2000Z.NO/
907 PM PDT Wed May 24 2017

...Flood Warning in effect until Thursday...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Methow River near Pateros.
* until late Thursday afternoon.
* At  8:15 PM Wednesday the stage was  9.77 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage by early Thursday morning. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage by 
Thursday afternoon.

&&

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.

$$
249 
WGUS86 KOTX 251143
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
443 AM PDT Thu May 25 2017

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

  Methow River near Pateros AFFECTING Okanogan County

...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


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.

&&

WAC019-261143-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-170528T1358Z/
/FRYW1.2.SM.170523T2345Z.170525T1200Z.170528T0158Z.NR/
443 AM PDT Thu May 25 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At  4:15 AM Thursday the stage was 19.04 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...River levels are expected to, in general, continue
  to fall with the river forecast to drop below flood stage on 
  Saturday. 

&&

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.

$$

WAC047-261143-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TONW1.2.SM.170523T1530Z.170526T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
443 AM PDT Thu May 25 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* Until further notice.
* At  4:15 AM Thursday the stage was 16.40 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 Friday late morning ...Then begin falling through the 
  weekend but remain above flood stage. An additional rise is possible
  by early next 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.


$$

WAC047-251213-
/O.CAN.KOTX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170526T0800Z/
/PATW1.1.SM.170524T1915Z.170524T1945Z.170524T1945Z.NO/
443 AM PDT Thu May 25 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Methow River near Pateros.
* At  4:15 AM Thursday the stage was  9.22 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.00 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 12:45 PM Wednesday.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall, perhaps falling
  below Action Stage by this evening or overnight. The river is then 
  expected to rise back above Action Stage by this weekend but is currently
  expected to remain below Flood Stage. 

&&

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


$$
077 
WGUS86 KOTX 251701
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
1001 AM PDT Thu May 25 2017

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

  Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew AFFECTING Ferry County

The rapid snowmelt from earlier in the week has slowed 
considerably with the recent cooler weather. This has allowed
the Kettle River to fall rapidly 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.


&&

WAC019-251731-
/O.CAN.KOTX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-170528T1358Z/
/FRYW1.1.SM.170523T2345Z.170525T0445Z.170525T1507Z.NR/
1001 AM PDT Thu May 25 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* At  9:15 AM Thursday the stage was 18.34 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  8:07 AM Thursday.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall through
  the weekend and will likely remain below flood stage. 

&&

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




$$

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, 2:34 PM PDT, 1 hour 47 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 22, 2:34 PM PDT, 1 hour 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Spokane WA
234 PM PDT Mon May 22 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Tuesday will be warm with continued rises expected on local
rivers and streams in the Cascades and across the Northern
Mountains of Washington and Idaho. A strong cold front will plow
through the region Tuesday evening bringing gusty winds. Breezy
winds will usher the cooler air into the region Wednesday
knocking temperatures down almost twenty degrees from Tuesday.
Cooler and unsettled weather will likely persist through the end
of the week with a warming trend for the weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
...GUSTY WINDS TUESDAY EVENING/NIGHT WITH PASSAGE OF STRONG COLD FRONT...

Tonight through Tuesday afternoon: It will feel a lot like summer
during the next 24 hours courtesy of high pressure anchored over
the Northwestern US. Overnight lows will only be cooling into the
50s allowing afternoon highs on Tuesday to warm into the 80s to
lower 90s. Outside some thin cirrus, clouds will generally be
clear and winds will be light.

Tuesday evening through Wednesday: Models are in good agreement that a
strong cold front will plow through the region late Tuesday. This
will be a dry cold front passage so there are little concerns for
precipitation in this event. The main focus will be on winds. The
challenging aspect of this front is the timing. We are confident
that strong cold air advection will accompany the front with
afternoon highs expected to be on the order of 20-25 degrees
cooler Wednesday however the timing of the front close to dark or
later suggests lowlands may have the opportunity to decouple.
Regardless, the front looks too strong to in my eyes to remain
decoupled during and shortly after the actual frontal passage
which looks to be supported by hi-res model data.

Winds look to increase from the south late Tuesday afternoon, decouple
prior to sunset, then ramp up and swing around to the west with
the cold front passage. This could be quite a punch of winds with
this time period carrying the highest risk for strong gusts.
Following the front, the boundary layer may decouple (winds
becoming lighter) for a few hours Wednesday morning then increase
again Wednesday morning as morning inversions mix out. The front
is expected to move into Central WA and the Cascades in the
evening (7-10PM) then into Ern WA and N ID 10PM-1AM. Bufkit data
from the Wenatchee AP also suggest a weak stable layer 5-8 ft AGL
which could also pose a threat for breaking waves in and around
the Waterville Plateau. Potential wind gusts on the Cascade
ridgetops and Waterville Plateau could be upwards of 40-55 mph.
These will carry a lower threat for surfacing in the deeper
valleys along the Wenatchee and Columbia River Valleys for
reasoning mentioned above. Wind gusts across the, Okanogan Valley,
Columbia Basin and into the lower Idaho Panhandle should be
weaker but still pose a threat for speeds on the order of 35-45
mph. Winds will be breezy through the day on Wednesday but winds
aloft will be weakening and gust potential will decrease closer to
25 mph by afternoon. Temperatures by Wednesday afternoon will
only be warming into the 60s to lower 70s in the deep Basin.

The resident mild air mass will continue to cook high elevation snow
leading to increasing runoff. River basins in the Cascades and
across Northern WA/ID are experiencing significant rises. The
Okanogan and Stehekin Rivers have a good shot of rising into minor
flood Tuesday. We are also monitoring the Kettle River for
potential minor flooding. The Entiat, Methow, Moyie, and Kootenai
are or will be reaching bankfull and continue to be updated in the
Hydrologic Statement. /sb

Wednesday night through Saturday morning...The upper level low will
shift east of the Continental Divide Wednesday and take up
position over the Canadian Providences. Meanwhile High pressure
will amplify in the eastern Pacific. This will put the Pac NW in a
northerly flow. The atmosphere will slowly destabilize on
Thursday and more so on Friday. Numerous weak waves will wrap
around the parent low and move from north to south through central
Washington on Thursday and then along the ID/MT border on Friday.
These waves will have be able to tap into a little better
moisture for a chance of mainly showers on Thursday and showers
and thunderstorms on Friday across extreme eastern Washington and
the Idaho Panhandle. Precipitation amounts with any of these
showers and thunderstorms will be under a tenth of an inch. Small
hail and gusty outflow winds will be possible with any
thunderstorms. Cooler then normal temperatures on Thursday will
begin to rebound with temperatures rising into the high 60s and
lower 70s. Temperatures will bottom out on Wednesday then show a
slow rise each day. Winds will remain elevated and gusty at times
with the showers and thunderstorms. Gusty winds will linger across
the area Wednesday evening, but should become diurnal by Thursday

Saturday through Monday...The ridge of high pressure will be along
the coast on Saturday and over central Washington on Sunday and
Monday. Showers will be kept in the forecast for the Panhandle for
Saturday, but confidence is low that we will see much more then
cloud build ups. Model guidance is showing a couple of short wave
disturbances trying to under cut the ridge on Sunday and Monday
and this would be enough forcing for isolated showers over the
mountains at times. But again confidence in anything more than
cumulus build ups is low. Temperatures will rebound nicely through
the weekend with highs rising into the high 70s to near 90 for
Sunday and Monday. Winds will be light and variable and diurnally
driven. Tobin

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAFS: A ridge of high pressure will remain over the region.
Some high cirrus at times, otherwise clear skies and light winds
will prevail through 18z Tue. /sb

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Spokane        57  85  48  64  47  65 /   0   0   0  10  10  30
Coeur d'Alene  53  83  47  62  44  64 /   0   0  10  10  10  30
Pullman        52  83  49  63  45  62 /   0   0   0   0  10  20
Lewiston       56  90  53  68  48  68 /   0   0   0   0  10  20
Colville       53  86  48  67  46  67 /   0   0   0  10  10  30
Sandpoint      48  81  44  61  41  63 /   0   0   0  10  20  50
Kellogg        48  81  43  60  41  61 /   0   0   0  10  10  50
Moses Lake     56  92  51  72  47  73 /   0   0   0   0   0  10
Wenatchee      60  90  50  69  48  72 /   0   0   0   0   0  10
Omak           57  88  49  70  48  72 /   0   0   0  10  10  10

&&

.OTX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ID...None.
WA...None.
&&
Hazardous weather outlook, May 22, 3:07 AM PDT, 13 hours 14 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 22, 10:25 AM PDTRiver Flood WarningOTXOkanogan15 days
May 22, 10:25 AM PDTRiver Flood WarningOTXChelan3 days

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Washington, 2017Every river flood warning in 2017

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.