Severe Flood ● Closed

Flood Watch issued September 12 at 7:41PM PDT until September 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA, United States of America

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* WHAT...Debris and ash flows, rock slides, and minor flooding caused
by excessive rainfall is possible, especially near burn scars.

* WHERE...A portion of Central Washington, including the following
area and county, Waterville Plateau.

* WHEN...From 1 AM PDT Sunday through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in debris and ash flows over
burn scars in steep terrain. Rock slides will be possible. Minor
flooding in urban areas where there is poor drainage. Storm drains
and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving storm system will bring persistent bands of rain
through Central Washington. Moderate to heavy rain intensities
are expected at times. Rainfall amounts will range between 0.50
and 1.50 inches with locally around 2.00 inches in southern
Chelan County
- This includes but is not limited to the following burn scars:
Chelan Falls.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionWaterville Plateau
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyFuture
Cap CertaintyPossible
Cap Expires2026-09-13T16:00:00-07:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Waterville Plateau

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