...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM PDT Monday the stage was 20.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this evening to 21.4 feet late Wednesday evening. It will then fall early Saturday morning. It will rise to 20.8 feet late Sunday evening. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.5 feet on 05/12/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
The ideal streamflow range for this stretch of river is between 200-500 cfs. Its class rating ranges from Class II to Class IV, with some sections being more technical than others. The segment mileage of the Whitewater River Run is approximately 10 miles long.
One of the main rapids on this run is called "Pinball," which is a Class IV rapid that requires technical maneuvering through a series of boulders. Another notable rapid is "S-Turn," which is a Class III rapid that requires precise boat control to navigate through a tight channel of rocks.
There are specific regulations in place for this area, including a permit system for commercial outfitters, as well as restrictions on camping and fires along the riverbank. It is also important to note that this area is located on the traditional lands of the Yakama Nation and visitors are encouraged to respect their sovereignty and cultural heritage.
Stehekin River At Stehekin
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1820cfs |
Methow River Above Goat Creek Near Mazama
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1240cfs |
Twisp River Near Twisp
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561cfs |
Chewuch River At Winthrop
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1160cfs |
Methow River At Winthrop
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2540cfs |
Methow River At Twisp
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3180cfs |
| Last Updated | 2026-04-19 |
| River Levels | 3790 cfs (21.56 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 126% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | ii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Run Length | 6.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12451000 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Juanita Lake Stock Camp
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Juanita Lake Camp
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Reynolds Stock Camp
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Rennie Camp
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Purple Point Overflow
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Purple Point
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Boulder Creek
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River
Begins 1/4 Mile Upstream From Confluence With Stehekin River To Confluence With Stehekin River
High Bridge Campground To Lake Chelan