Station Name: WELLS POWERPLANT HEADWATER NEAR PATEROS, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 758 feet

Nearest Address:
Dam Access Rd
Azwell, WA 98816
Chelan County

GPS Coordinates: 47.9476409, -119.8636742

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued March 17 at 5:16AM PDT until March 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 5:16 AM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected for the lower Stehekin Valley. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following county, Chelan. * WHEN...Until 1100 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...When the Stehekin River gauge hits 19.3 feet, water breaches the river bank. At 20 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road begins to flood in places at the northern end and Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. At 20.5 feet, water begins to damage Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 506 AM PDT, the Stehekin River is just under Action Stage (19.5 feet) at 19.4 feet, and is expected to rise to 19.5 feet in the next few hours. River levels will continue to rise through the week with an expected crest of 22.6 feet early Saturday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Hydrologic Outlook issued March 17 at 12:37PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 12:37 PM
Expires: Wed March 18, 2026, 12:45 PM

ESFOTX Moderate to heavy rain is expected along the Cascade crest this week. Temperatures will be very warm with snow levels forecasted to remain above 7000 feet. This will lead to rises on creeks and streams. Mainstem rivers are not expected to rise above flood stage at this time. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service at water.noaa.gov.