Flood Watch in Place from Rain and Snowmelt

Alert in place Monday evening through Wednesday evening

information released

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for areas throughout North Central Washington, including Chelan County. The alert is in place from Monday evening through Wednesday evening. Excessive runoff from rain and snowmelt may result in flooding and an increase risk for rock slides in steep terrain.

* What, Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.

* Where, a portion of North Central Washington, including Chelan County.

* When, from Monday Evening Through Wednesday Evening.

* Impacts, Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. An increase risk for rock slides in steep terrain is possible as well.

* Additional Details – a moderately strong atmospheric river event beginning late Monday afternoon through Wednesday will bring milder temperatures with rising snow levels. Snow will transition to rain except for the highest mountain peaks. The combination of melting snow at low to mid elevations with moderate to heavy hain may lead to excessive runoff.

– Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.