Minor Flood
20.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Action Stage
19.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20.5 ft
Water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road inundated at northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. Water begins damaging Wood Road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2003 | 31.12 ft | 26,000 cfs |
| May 19, 2004 | 29.09 ft | 4,920 cfs |
| May 28, 1948 | 29 ft | 18,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
STHW1
River
Stehekin River
County
Chelan, WA
Coordinates
48.3296°N, 120.6918°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Stehekin River at Stehekin?
The Stehekin River at Stehekin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12451000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Stehekin River at Stehekin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Stehekin River at Stehekin is 20.5 feet. Action stage begins at 19.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Stehekin River rises?
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Where is the Stehekin River at Stehekin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chelan County, Washington at coordinates 48.3296°N, 120.6918°W. USGS site number: 12451000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Lake Chelan at Purple Point near Stehekin
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: PUD, US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.