WA WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, May 8, 2023

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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY

Flood Advisory

National Weather Service Spokane WA

1034 AM PDT Sun May 7 2023

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central and Northeast Washington,

including the following counties, in North Central Washington,

Okanogan. In Northeast Washington, Ferry.

* WHEN...Until 1100 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...River or stream flows are elevated. Some low-water

crossings may be impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- At 1025 AM PDT, gauge reports indicated that creeks and small

streams are running high in the advisory area.

- In Ferry county, high flows were observed on the Sandpoil

River and the tributaries of the Kettle River.

- In Okanogan, high flows were observed on Bonaparte Creek near

Tonasket, Chewuch River near Winthrop, Nine Mile Creek near

Oroville.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Campers and hikers should avoid streams and creeks. River banks and

culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Flood water from mountain

snowmelt is cold and dangerous. Entering this fast flowing water can

cause cold water shock leading to loss of muscle function and onset

of hypothermia.

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