Flood Advisory for Okanogan, WA
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What you need to know
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- Okanogan
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: A portion of North Central Washington, including the following county, Okanogan. When: Until 1015 PM PDT.
What the bulletin says to do
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following county, Okanogan. * WHEN...Until 1015 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 811 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... mainly rural areas of Northwestern Okanogan County http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 8:11PM PDT until July 23 at 10:15PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Official revision
Source and limitations
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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