Flash Flood Warning for Chelan, WA
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chelan
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- Severe
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What is happening
At 608 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Radar has estimated between 1 and 1.8 inches of rain have fallen. Additional storms with heavy rain are moving through the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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Bulletin details
At 608 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Radar has estimated between 1 and 1.8 inches of rain have fallen. Additional storms with heavy rain are moving through the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, forest roads, and campgrounds as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Chatter Creek Campground, Rock Island Campground and Ida Creek Campground.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 14 at 6:08PM PDT until August 14 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued August 14 at 4:55PM PDT until August 14 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Spokane WA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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