Alert archive / Washington / River Flood Warnings in 2017

River Flood Warning 28, NWS Spokane, WA

May 29, 2017Okanogan County, Washington

NWS Spokane, WA issued this river flood warning at May 29, 2017, 8:47 PM PDT for Okanogan County, Washington. It took effect at May 30, 2017, 8:28 AM PDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 29, 2017, 8:47 PM PDT (03:47 UTC)
In effect from
May 30, 2017, 8:28 AM PDT
Expired
Jun 3, 2017, 5:43 PM PDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Spokane, WA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Okanogan County, WA

The radar

The Spokane radar (KOTX), 179 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:50 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 Methow River near Pateros (PATW1). The gauge peaked at 10.36 ft at May 31, 2017, 5:00 PM PDT.

actionminormoderatemajor8101205/3005/3106/0106/0206/0306/0406/05
Action stage
9 ft
Minor stage
10 ft
Moderate stage
11 ft
Major stage
12 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 12449950, 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.

798 
WGUS46 KOTX 300347
FLWOTX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
847 PM PDT Mon May 29 2017

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

  Methow River near Pateros AFFECTING Okanogan County

...Warm temperatures will persist through the middle of the week 
leading to more snow melt with minor flooding expected along the
Methow River at Pateros....

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.

&&

WAC047-301547-
/O.NEW.KOTX.FL.W.0028.170530T1528Z-170604T0043Z/
/PATW1.1.SM.170530T1528Z.170531T1800Z.170603T1243Z.NR/
847 PM PDT Mon May 29 2017

The National Weather Service in Spokane, WA has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Methow River near Pateros.
* from Tuesday morning to Saturday afternoon.
* At  8:15 PM Monday the stage was  9.20 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Tuesday morning and continue 
  to rise to near  10.7 feet by late Wednesday morning. The river is 
  forecast to fall below flood stage by Saturday 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.

$$
10 follow-up statements
891 
WGUS86 KOTX 301344
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
644 AM PDT Tue May 30 2017

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

  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.

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.

&&

WAC047-311344-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TONW1.2.SM.170523T1530Z.170603T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
644 AM PDT Tue May 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until further notice.
* At  6:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 16.24 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 Friday afternoon...Then begin falling.

&&

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.


$$

WAC047-311344-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0028.170530T1708Z-170604T0043Z/
/PATW1.1.SM.170530T1708Z.170531T1800Z.170603T1243Z.NR/
644 AM PDT Tue May 30 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Saturday...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Methow River near Pateros.
* from this morning to Saturday.
* At  6:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 9.50 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise to flood stage is expected today and will continue
  to rise to near  10.7 feet by tomorrow late morning. The river is 
  forecast to fall below flood stage by Saturday morning.

&&

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

 
* At  12.0 feet...Significant flooding is likely throughout the Methow
  Valley from Mazama to Pateros.
* At  10.0 feet...Minor flooding of adjacent roads and low-lying areas
  is likely throughout the Methow Valley from Mazama to Pateros.

$$

WAC007-311344-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-170603T2355Z/
/STHW1.1.SM.170529T0425Z.170601T0600Z.170603T1155Z.NO/
644 AM PDT Tue May 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* until Saturday.
* At  5:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 24.59 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near  26.1 
  feet by tomorrow late evening. The river is forecast to fall below 
  flood stage Saturday morning.

&&

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

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


$$
250 
WGUS86 KOTX 301830
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
1130 AM PDT Tue May 30 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

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

Another warm day is expected across the Inland Northwest. This
will lead to significant snow melt and more rises to the rivers
of northern Washington.  

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.

&&

WAC047-311830-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TONW1.2.SM.170523T1530Z.170603T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM PDT Tue May 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until further notice.
* At 11:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 16.33 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 17.5 
  feet by Friday before midnight ...Then begin falling.

&&

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.


$$

WAC047-311830-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-170603T1620Z/
/PATW1.1.SM.170530T2305Z.170531T1800Z.170603T0420Z.NR/
1130 AM PDT Tue May 30 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Methow River near Pateros.
* until Saturday morning.
* At 10:15 AM Tuesday the stage was  9.66 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Wednesday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 10.5 feet by Wednesday evening. 
  The  river is forecast to fall below flood stage by Friday 
  before midnight.

&&

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.

$$

WAC007-311830-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-170603T1858Z/
/STHW1.1.SM.170529T0425Z.170601T0600Z.170603T0658Z.NO/
1130 AM PDT Tue May 30 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* until Saturday morning.
* At 10:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 24.25 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near 
  25.6 feet by Wednesday evening. The river is then forecast 
  to fall below flood stage Friday before midnight.

&&

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. 


$$
508 
WGUS46 KOTX 311149
FLWOTX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
449 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

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

  Entiat River near Ardenvoir affecting Chelan County

...Flooding continues for the following rivers in Washington...

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

...Flooding is forcast for the following river in Washington...
  
  Methow River near Pateros affecting Okanogan County

...Recent warm temperatures have exacerbated high elevation
snowmelt in the Washington Cascades leading to flooding of some
area rivers...

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.

&&

WAC047-312349-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TONW1.2.SM.170523T1530Z.170603T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
449 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until further notice.
* At  4:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.53 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is epected to continue to rise to near 17.1 
  feet by Friday afternoon...then begin falling.

&&

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.

$$

WAC007-312349-
/O.NEW.KOTX.FL.W.0029.170531T1151Z-170602T0734Z/
/ARDW1.1.ER.170531T1151Z.170601T1200Z.170601T1934Z.NR/
449 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The National Weather Service in Spokane, WA has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Entiat River near Ardenvoir.
* until late Thursday night.
* At  4:00 AM Wednesday the stage was  7.27 feet.
* Flood stage is  7.50 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early this morning and 
  continue to rise to near 7.6 feet by early tomorrow. The river is
  forecast to fall below flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon.

&&

LAT...LON 4790 12058 4798 12049 4769 12021 4759 12025 4790 12058

* At 7.5 feet...Minor flooding is likely in the Entiat Valley.

$$

WAC047-312349-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-170602T2157Z/
/PATW1.1.SM.170601T1032Z.170601T1800Z.170602T0957Z.NO/
449 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Methow River near Pateros.
* until Friday afternoon.
* At  4:15 AM Wednesday the stage was  9.59 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 early Friday 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.

$$

WAC007-312349-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-170603T1858Z/
/STHW1.1.SM.170529T0425Z.170531T1015Z.170603T0658Z.NO/
449 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* until Saturday morning.
* At  3:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 25.38 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near 25.6 
  feet by tonight. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage 
  Friday before midnight.

&&

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. 

$$
694 
WGUS86 KOTX 311201
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
501 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Washington...
  Entiat River near Ardenvoir affecting Chelan County
  Methow River near Pateros affecting Okanogan County
  Okanogan River near Tonasket affecting Okanogan County
  Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County

...Recent warm temperatures have exacerbated high elevation
snowmelt in the Washington Cascades leading to flooding of some
area rivers...

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.

&&

WAC047-011201-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TONW1.2.SM.170523T1530Z.170603T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
501 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until further notice.
* At  4:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.53 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 17.1 
  feet by Friday afternoon ...Then begin falling.
&&

LAT...LON 4895 11945 4893 11932 4825 11951 4832 11968 4895 11945
 
* At  18.0 feet...Major flooding of surrounding cropland is likely. 
  Some homes and buildings adjacent to the river will experience some
  basement and first floor flooding.
* At  17.5 feet...Water will be behind the levee due to seepage, 
  flooding the Motocross track downstream of the City of Okanogan.
* At  17.0 feet...Low lying fields and pasture land in the flood plain
  along the Okanogan river valley, from Oroville to Okanogan, will be
  flooded. Some homes near 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.

$$

WAC007-011201-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-170602T0734Z/
/ARDW1.1.ER.170531T1151Z.170601T1200Z.170601T1934Z.NR/
501 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Entiat River near Ardenvoir.
* until late Thursday night.
* At  4:00 AM Wednesday the stage was  7.27 feet.
* Flood stage is  7.50 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early this morning and 
  continue to rise to near   7.6 feet by early tomorrow. The river is
  forecast to fall below flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon.

&&

LAT...LON 4790 12058 4798 12049 4769 12021 4759 12025 4790 12058
 
* At   8.5 feet...Flooding of some homes and orchards in the Entiat 
  Valley is possible.
* At   7.5 feet...Minor flooding is likely in the Entiat Valley.

$$

WAC047-011201-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-170602T2157Z/
/PATW1.1.SM.170601T1032Z.170601T1800Z.170602T0957Z.NO/
501 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Methow River near Pateros.
* until Friday afternoon.
* At  4:15 AM Wednesday the stage was  9.59 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 early Friday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 4805 11984 4800 11988 4819 12015 4824 12006 4808 11989
 
* At  12.0 feet...Significant flooding is likely throughout the
  Methow Valley from Mazama to Pateros.
* At  10.0 feet...Minor flooding of adjacent roads and low-lying
  areas is likely throughout the Methow Valley from Mazama to
  Pateros.

$$

WAC007-011201-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-170603T1858Z/
/STHW1.1.SM.170529T0425Z.170531T1015Z.170603T0658Z.NO/
501 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* until Saturday morning.
* At  4:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 25.16 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near  25.6 
  feet by tonight. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage 
  Friday before midnight.

&&

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. 

$$
736 
WGUS86 KOTX 311524
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
824 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers and lakes in 
Washington...
  Entiat River near Ardenvoir AFFECTING Chelan 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.

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.

&&

WAC047-011524-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TONW1.2.SM.170523T1530Z.170603T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
824 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until further notice.
* At 7:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Okanogan River is forecast to rise to about 
  17.1 feet on Friday. The river is expected to gradually fall over
  the weekend and into early next week, but will likely remain above
  the Flood Stage of 15 feet until about June 10th.

&&

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.


$$

WAC007-011524-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-170602T0734Z/
/ARDW1.1.ER.170531T1704Z.170601T1200Z.170601T1934Z.NR/
824 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Entiat River near Ardenvoir.
* until late Thursday night.
* At 7:30 AM Wednesday the stage was  7.5 feet.
* Flood stage is  7.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Entiat River is expected to hover around the flood
  stage of 7.5 feet through Thursday afternoon. The river will likely
  fall Thursday night through the weekend.

&&

LAT...LON 4790 12058 4798 12049 4769 12021 4759 12025 4790 12058

 
* At 8.5 feet...Flooding of some homes and orchards in the Entiat 
  Valley is possible.
* At 7.5 feet...Minor flooding is likely in the Entiat Valley.

$$

WAC047-011524-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-170602T2157Z/
/PATW1.1.SM.170601T1032Z.170601T1800Z.170602T0957Z.NO/
824 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Methow River near Pateros.
* until Friday afternoon.
* At 7:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Methow River will approach the flood stage of 10
  feet today. The river is forecast to peak mid day Thursday around
  10.2 feet. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage by early
  Friday morning.

&&

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

 
* At  12.0 feet...Significant flooding is likely throughout the Methow
  Valley from Mazama to Pateros.
* At  10.0 feet...Minor flooding of adjacent roads and low-lying areas
  is likely throughout the Methow Valley from Mazama to Pateros.

$$

WAC007-011524-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-170603T1858Z/
/STHW1.1.SM.170529T0425Z.170531T1015Z.170603T0658Z.NO/
824 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* until Saturday morning.
* At  7:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 25.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Stehekin River is expected to make another rise
  today and crest near 25.6 tonight. The river is forecast to fall
  below flood stage Friday before midnight.

&&

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. 


$$
644 
WGUS86 KOTX 311550
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
849 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers and lakes in 
Washington...
  Entiat River near Ardenvoir AFFECTING Chelan 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.

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.

&&

WAC047-011549-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TONW1.2.SM.170523T1530Z.170603T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
849 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until further notice.
* At  8:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Okanogan River is forecast to rise to about 
  17.1 feet on Friday. The river is expected to gradually fall over
  the weekend and into early next week, but will likely remain above
  the Flood Stage of 15 feet until about June 10th.

&&

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.


$$

WAC007-011548-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-170602T0734Z/
/ARDW1.1.ER.170531T1715Z.170601T1200Z.170601T1934Z.NR/
849 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Entiat River near Ardenvoir.
* until late Thursday night.
* At  8:00 AM Wednesday the stage was  7.41 feet.
* Flood stage is  7.50 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Entiat River is expected to hover around the flood
  stage of 7.5 feet through Thursday afternoon. The river will likely
  fall Thursday night through the weekend.

&&

LAT...LON 4790 12058 4798 12049 4769 12021 4759 12025 4790 12058

 
* At   8.5 feet...Flooding of some homes and orchards in the Entiat 
  Valley is possible.
* At   7.5 feet...Minor flooding is likely in the Entiat Valley.

$$

WAC047-011548-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-170602T2157Z/
/PATW1.1.SM.170601T1032Z.170601T1800Z.170602T0957Z.NO/
849 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Methow River near Pateros.
* until Friday afternoon.
* At  8:15 AM Wednesday the stage was  9.95 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Methow River will approach the flood stage of 10
  feet today. The river is forecast to peak mid day Thursday around
  10.2 feet. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage by early
  Friday morning.

&&

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

 
* At  12.0 feet...Significant flooding is likely throughout the Methow
  Valley from Mazama to Pateros.
* At  10.0 feet...Minor flooding of adjacent roads and low-lying areas
  is likely throughout the Methow Valley from Mazama to Pateros.

$$

WAC007-011548-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-170603T1858Z/
/STHW1.1.SM.170529T0425Z.170531T1015Z.170603T0658Z.NO/
849 AM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* until Saturday morning.
* At  8:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 24.82 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Stehekin River is expected to make another rise
  today and crest near 25.6 tonight. The river is forecast to fall
  below flood stage Friday before midnight.

&&

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. 


$$
220 
WGUS86 KOTX 311933
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
1233 PM PDT Wed May 31 2017

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

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

&&

WAC047-011933-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TONW1.2.SM.170523T1530Z.170603T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1233 PM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until further notice.
* At 11:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Okanogan River is forecast to rise to about 
  17.2 feet on Friday or Saturday. The river is expected to gradually
  fall over the weekend and into early next week, but will likely
  remain above the Flood Stage of 15 feet until about June 10th.

&&

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.


$$

WAC019-011933-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0030.170531T2347Z-170604T1615Z/
/FRYW1.1.RS.170531T2347Z.170603T0000Z.170604T0415Z.NO/
1233 PM PDT Wed May 31 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* from this afternoon to Sunday morning.
* At 11:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 18.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Kettle River will likely approach the flood stage
  of 18.5 feet late this afternoon or early this evening. Additional
  rises will be possible Thursday and Friday with runoff from showers
  and thunderstorms which will have the potential to keep the river
  above flood stage into 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.

$$

WAC007-011204-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-170601T1204Z/
/ARDW1.1.ER.170531T2353Z.170601T0000Z.170601T0004Z.NR/
1233 PM PDT Wed May 31 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Entiat River near Ardenvoir.
* until late tonight.
* At 12:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* Flood stage is  7.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Entiat River is expected to hover around the flood
  stage of 7.5 feet through early this evening. The river will likely
  fall Thursday through the weekend.

&&

LAT...LON 4790 12058 4798 12049 4769 12021 4759 12025 4790 12058

 
* At   8.5 feet...Flooding of some homes and orchards in the Entiat 
  Valley is possible.
* At   7.5 feet...Minor flooding is likely in the Entiat Valley.

$$

WAC047-011933-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-170603T0914Z/
/PATW1.1.SM.170531T1630Z.170601T1800Z.170602T2114Z.NO/
1233 PM PDT Wed May 31 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until late Friday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Methow River near Pateros.
* until late Friday night.
* At 11:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Methow River will be above the Flood Stage of 10
  feet today. Another peak is expected mid day Thursday around
  10.2 feet. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage by 
  early Friday morning.

&&

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

 
* At  12.0 feet...Significant flooding is likely throughout the Methow
  Valley from Mazama to Pateros.
* At  10.0 feet...Minor flooding of adjacent roads and low-lying areas
  is likely throughout the Methow Valley from Mazama to Pateros.

$$

WAC007-011933-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-170603T1435Z/
/STHW1.1.SM.170529T0425Z.170531T1015Z.170603T0235Z.NO/
1233 PM PDT Wed May 31 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* until Saturday morning.
* At 11:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 24.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Stehekin River is expected to make another rise
  today and crest near 25.2 tonight. The river is forecast to fall
  below flood stage Friday evening.

&&

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

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


$$
008 
WGUS86 KOTX 010019
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
519 PM PDT Wed May 31 2017

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

  Entiat River near Ardenvoir AFFECTING Chelan County

...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

...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.

&&

WAC047-020019-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TONW1.2.SM.170523T1530Z.170603T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
519 PM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until further notice.
* At  4:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 16.62 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 before midnight ...Then begin falling.

&&

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.


$$

WAC019-020019-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-170604T1615Z/
/FRYW1.1.RS.170601T1621Z.170603T0000Z.170604T0415Z.NO/
519 PM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* until Sunday morning.
* At  4:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 18.36 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Thursday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 19.0 feet by Friday afternoon. The river 
  is forecast to fall below flood stage by Saturday before midnight.

&&

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.

$$

WAC047-020019-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-170603T1638Z/
/PATW1.1.SM.170531T1630Z.170601T1800Z.170603T0438Z.NR/
519 PM PDT Wed May 31 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Methow River near Pateros.
* until Saturday morning.
* At  4:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.30 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near 10.5 
  feet by late Thursday morning. The river is forecast to fall below 
  flood stage Friday before midnight.

&&

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.

$$

WAC007-020019-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-170603T0229Z/
/STHW1.1.SM.170529T0425Z.170531T1015Z.170602T1429Z.NO/
519 PM PDT Wed May 31 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* until Friday evening.
* At  4:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 24.21 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to near  25.0 
  feet by early Thursday tomorrow. The river is forecast to fall below 
  flood stage Friday 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. 


$$

WAC007-010049-
/O.CAN.KOTX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-170601T1204Z/
/ARDW1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
519 PM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Entiat River near Ardenvoir.
* At  4:00 PM Wednesday the stage was  7.12 feet.
* Flood stage is  7.50 feet.
* Forecast...The river crested below flood stage at 7.4 feet. The 
  river is forecast to continue falling to 6.0 feet by Friday 
  morning.

&&

LAT...LON 4790 12058 4798 12049 4769 12021 4759 12025 4790 12058

$$
508 
WGUS86 KOTX 010426
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
926 PM PDT Wed May 31 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.

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.

&&

WAC047-020426-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TONW1.2.SM.170523T1530Z.170603T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
926 PM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until further notice.
* At  8:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 16.65 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 before midnight...then begin falling.

&&

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.


$$

WAC019-020426-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-170604T1615Z/
/FRYW1.1.RS.170601T0335Z.170603T0000Z.170604T0415Z.NO/
926 PM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kettle River near Ferry above Curlew.
* until Sunday morning.
* At  8:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 18.63 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise to near 19.0 feet by
  Friday afternoon. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage
  by Saturday evening.

&&

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.

$$

WAC047-020426-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-170603T1638Z/
/PATW1.1.SM.170531T1630Z.170601T1800Z.170603T0438Z.NR/
926 PM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Methow River near Pateros.
* until Saturday morning.
* At  8:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.21 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to hover around 10.5 feet through
  Friday ane then fall below flood stage Friday night.

&&

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.

$$

WAC007-020426-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-170603T0229Z/
/STHW1.1.SM.170529T0425Z.170531T1015Z.170602T1429Z.NO/
926 PM PDT Wed May 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* until Friday evening.
* At  8:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 24.25 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will have another rise to near 24.9 feet by
  early tomorrow. The river is forecast to fall below flood 
  stage Friday 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. 


$$
343 
WGUS86 KOTX 011346
FLSOTX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE, WA
646 AM PDT Thu Jun 1 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
  Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County
  Okanogan River near Tonasket affecting Okanogan County

...Recent warm temperatures have exacerbated high elevation
snowmelt in the Washington Cascades leading to flooding of some
area rivers...

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.

&&

WAC047-021346-
/O.CON.KOTX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TONW1.2.SM.170523T1530Z.170603T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
646 AM PDT Thu Jun 1 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Okanogan River near Tonasket.
* until further notice.
* At  5:15 AM Thursday the stage was 16.77 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 early tomorrow.

&&

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.

$$

WAC019-021346-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-170604T1032Z/
/FRYW1.1.RS.170601T0415Z.170602T0000Z.170603T2232Z.NO/
646 AM PDT Thu Jun 1 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  5:15 AM Thursday the stage was 18.46 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.50 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...the river will continue to rise to near 18.9 feet by
  late this afternoon. The river is forecast to fall below flood
  stage by Saturday 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.

$$

WAC007-020443-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-170602T0443Z/
/STHW1.1.SM.170529T0425Z.170531T1015Z.170601T1643Z.NO/
646 AM PDT Thu Jun 1 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until this afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stehekin River at Stehekin.
* until this afternoon.
* At  5:30 AM Thursday the stage was 24.02 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.00 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall to below flood
  stage by late this 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. 

$$

WAC047-011416-
/O.CAN.KOTX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-170603T1638Z/
/PATW1.1.SM.170531T1630Z.170601T0000Z.170601T0630Z.NR/
646 AM PDT Thu Jun 1 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Methow River near Pateros.
* At  5:15 AM Thursday the stage was  9.93 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.00 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 11:30 PM Wednesday.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall to 9.7 feet by
  early tomorrow.

&&

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

$$

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 29, 4:49 PM PDT, 3 hours 58 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 29, 4:49 PM PDT, 3 hours 58 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Spokane WA
449 PM PDT Mon May 29 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure continues over the Inland Northwest through Tuesday
with another very warm day. There is a small chance of
thunderstorms in the higher elevations, otherwise expect dry
weather. This warm spell will contribute to rises on rivers from
the Cascades into north Idaho. A strong cold front will arrive
Tuesday night with strong gusty winds and a good chance of
showers and thunderstorms. By Wednesday and for the rest of the
week, expect seasonal temperatures, breezy winds and a chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the higher terrain.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Tonight through Tuesday...Upper level ridge will hold onto the
region one more day. This will bring more of the same...ie warm
and sunny weather to most locations. In fact it should be the
hottest day in the recent stint of weather as 850 mb temps warm
1-2 more degrees over today. That should equate to highs in the
mid 80s and 90s or a couple even a couple degrees warmer than
today. While our confidence is high for that trend over the
eastern half of the forecast area, the warming is less certain
near the Cascades. That is because the ridge will begin its
breakdown which should advect some high level moisture and clouds
over this portion of the forecast area ahead of a strong cold
front. The reduced insolation could result in cooler temperatures
despite the warming at 850 mbs. Speaking of clouds and the cold
front, this could be an interesting situation. Confidence is high
this front will drop temperatures significantly and initially
bring gusty winds. Most model guidance brings the front into the
Cascades during the early evening and across the remainder of the
forecast area overnight. The timing is right to support some winds
of 20-30 mph during the evening across the lower Columbia Basin,
Waterville Plateau, and Wenatchee area, with lesser amounts
overnight across the remainder of the area. Whats less certain is
what to do with precipitation chances.

While much of the precipitation threat will be tied to the arrival
of the front, in the Cascades during the late afternoon, there is
more curiosity for the threat of convection developing ahead of
the upper level trough over SE Washington and NC Oregon. Most of
the convective allowing models are showing a pretty nice cluster
of thunderstorms developing ahead of the trough in NC Oregon by
mid-afternoon and then pushing it across SE Washington into NC
Idaho late in the afternoon or early evening. These thunderstorms
(if they form) will benefit from a very unstable air mass which
will develop above the low-level thermal ridge. SBCAPE values
could climb into the 1000-1500 j/kg range while 0-6km shear values
reach 30-35 kts. This could be enough to generate some strong
thunderstorms which would be capable of producing large hail.
Whether or not these can move into SE WA or NC ID during the
evening before weakening is questionable, but if they do they bear
watching. Otherwise again most of the shower and thunderstorm risk
will be tied to the incoming trough and cold front. These should
mainly impact the Cascades, Okanogan Highlands, and Okanogan
Valley during the evening and then shift into extreme eastern
Washington and north Idaho overnight. The thunderstorm threat will
gradually taper off during the night. fx

Wednesday through Monday: Expect a pattern change with bring more
seasonal temperatures, breezy winds in the Columbia Basin and
occasional mountain showers. After the strong cold front push
through the region Tuesday night, an upper level trough will set
up off the Washington coast with a moist southwest flow into the
region accompanied by embedded disturbances. On Wednesday, the
remains of the front linger over the southern Panhandle with a
resurgence of convection in the afternoon and early evening.
Breezy winds will develop with higher gusts in the afternoon while
temperatures feel the effects of the cold air advection and cool
about 20 degrees. The boundary remains stalled Wednesday night
into Thursday with the best chance of precipitation from the Blue
mountains into the central Idaho panhandle. The arrival of a
shortwave of Thursday will help enhance convection in most areas
with a chance of thunderstorms possible across northeast
Washington into north Idaho, and kick the boundary east. Another
disturbance arrives on Friday with a repeat of mainly afternoon
and evening convection in the higher terrain. There is a good a
chance for dry weather on Saturday as a shortwave ridge builds
over the region. This will be short lived as another Pacific
trough digs down the West Coast and increases a moist and unstable
southwest flow by Sunday afternoon into Monday. There are some
model discrepancies on the track of this trough so will lean
toward climo pops for Sunday night into Monday. Yet, there may be
signs of warming and drying by middle of next week. /rfox.

&&

.AVIATION...
00Z TAFS: Isolated thunderstorms will be possible over the higher
terrain above Republic to Metalline Falls in northeast WA and in
the central to northern Idaho Panhandle late this afternoon.
Expect the possibility for convection to wane quickly though after
02Z with clear skies and VFR conditions tonight into Tuesday.
Higher clouds will filter in over the region ahead of a cold front
on Tuesday, especially closer to the Cascade Mtns. Chances for
thunderstorms will also increase in the afternoon Tuesday, but
best chances will be after 00Z Wednesday. /SVH

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Spokane        60  89  58  74  53  72 /   0   0  20  20  20  10
Coeur d'Alene  54  87  55  73  51  72 /   0   0  20  30  20  20
Pullman        52  87  55  72  52  70 /   0   0  20  20  50  20
Lewiston       58  94  61  78  56  76 /   0   0  30  20  50  40
Colville       50  90  58  76  52  73 /   0  10  40  30  20  50
Sandpoint      49  85  54  75  49  69 /  10  10  20  30  40  30
Kellogg        49  86  53  76  47  68 /  10   0  10  30  70  50
Moses Lake     56  94  60  80  55  78 /   0   0  40  10   0  10
Wenatchee      62  90  58  79  58  75 /   0  10  30  10   0  20
Omak           52  91  60  79  53  76 /   0   0  30  20  10  20

&&

.OTX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ID...None.
WA...None.
&&
Hazardous weather outlook, May 29, 5:01 AM PDT, 15 hours 46 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Spokane WA
501 AM PDT Mon May 29 2017

IDZ002>004-026-027-WAZ031>036-041-044-301215-
COEUR D'ALENE AREA-IDAHO PALOUSE-CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS-
LEWISTON AREA-LEWIS AND SOUTHERN NEZ PERCE COUNTIES-
NORTHEAST BLUE MOUNTAINS-LOWER GARFIELD AND ASOTIN COUNTIES-
WASHINGTON PALOUSE-MOSES LAKE AREA-UPPER COLUMBIA BASIN-
SPOKANE AREA-WENATCHEE AREA-WATERVILLE PLATEAU-
501 AM PDT Mon May 29 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North Idaho...
North Central Idaho...Central Washington...East Central
Washington...North 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 passes between Tuesday night and Wednesday, with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Confidence in precise
coverage and intensity of thunderstorms is low, but any stronger
thunderstorms could produce locally heavy downpours, gusty winds
and hail.

IDZ001-WAZ037-038-042-043-301215-
NORTHERN PANHANDLE-NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS-OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS-
EAST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES-OKANOGAN VALLEY-
501 AM PDT Mon May 29 2017

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

The probability of widespread hazardous weather is low. Warm
temperatures will result in increased snowmelt, with continued or
additional rises on area rivers and streams. Localized mainstem
river flooding is possible near the Cascades.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

Warm temperatures will result in increased snowmelt, with
continued or additional rises on area rivers and streams.
Localized mainstem river flooding is possible.

A cold front passes between Tuesday night and Wednesday, with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Confidence in precise
coverage and intensity of thunderstorms is low, but any stronger
thunderstorms could produce locally heavy downpours, gusty winds
and hail.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 29, 9:03 PM PDTRiver Flood WatchOTXFerry59 hr

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.