Severe Flood ● Closed
Flood Watch issued September 13 at 12:50PM 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 North Central Washington, including the
following areas and counties, Central Chelan County, Okanogan
Highlands, Okanogan Valley, Wenatchee Area, Western Chelan County
and Western Okanogan County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this 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...
- Moderate to heavy rain has fallen. Observed rainfall amounts
range from 0.50-1.50 inches with locally around 2.00 inches in
southern Chelan County. Less than 0.50 has fallen along the
Canadian Border and over the Kaiser Canyon Fire. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are expected.
- This includes but is not limited to the following burn scars:
Modrite, Kaiser Canyon, Sinlahekin, Chelan Falls, Little Giant,
Sisi, Labor Mountain, and Pioneer.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Okanogan Highlands; Wenatchee Area; Okanogan Valley; Central Chelan County; Western Chelan County; Western Okanogan County |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-09-13T20:00:00-07:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Okanogan Highlands; Wenatchee Area; Okanogan Valley; Central Chelan County; Western Chelan County; Western Okanogan County
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