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Flood Statement

National Weather Service Spokane WA

1106 PM PDT Wed May 6 2026



...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 

Washington...



  Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County.



For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is 

forecast.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood 

stage.



Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 

cars through flooded areas.



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 

deaths occur in vehicles.



Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.



The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at noon PDT.



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1106 PM PDT Wed May 6 2026



...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER 

NOTICE...



* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.



* WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin.



* WHEN...Until further notice.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 10:30 PM PDT Wednesday the stage was 22.7 feet.

  - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet.

  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours

    ending at 10:30 PM PDT Wednesday was 22.8 feet.

  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.9

    feet Wednesday night and fall through the rest of the week.

  - Flood stage is 20.5 feet.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



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

      4848 12103





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JW