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

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.

Flood Warning issued March 17 at 9:34PM PDT until March 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 9:34 PM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 11:00 PM

Light to periodically moderate rain is expected for the lower Stehekin Valley this week along with melting snow as temperatures warm into the 40s and 50s. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues 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 924 PM PDT, the Stehekin River is at 19.9 feet. River levels will continue to rise through the week with an expected crest of 22.9 feet on Saturday. - 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 18 at 1:11PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Wed March 18, 2026, 1:11 PM
Expires: Thu March 19, 2026, 1:15 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.