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 21 at 8:34AM PDT until March 28 at 8:30AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Sat March 21, 2026, 8:34 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 8:30 AM

* 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 830 AM PDT Saturday Mar 28. * 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 826 AM PDT, the Stehekin River was above bankfull at 23.5 feet. It is forecasted to stay above 20 feet through Saturday, March 28th. - An atmospheric river will bring an additional 0.5 to 1.0 inch of rainfall Tuesday, bringing the river level to 21.5 feet late Wednesday morning. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Company Creek Campground. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Warning issued March 24 at 1:33PM PDT until March 28 at 8:30AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Tue March 24, 2026, 1:33 PM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 8:30 AM

* 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 830 AM PDT Saturday. * 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 122 PM PDT, the Stehekin River was at 21.2 feet and will see an additional rise up to 21.8 feet by Wednesday morning. The river will then recede down to around 20.4 feet at the end of the week. It is forecasted to stay above 20 feet through at least Saturday, March 28th. - Gauge reports of between 0.25 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen in the headwaters of the Stehekin River over a 24 hour period through 100 PM Tuesday. Snow melt is also occurring and contributing to rises. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 24 at 11:54AM PDT until March 26 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Tue March 24, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Wed March 25, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches for elevations above 4000 feet and up to 3 inches for elevations below 4000 feet. Wind gusts between 30 and 45 mph. * WHERE...Mazama, Stehekin, Holden Village, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Prepare for winter travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A convergence zone will develop Wednesday afternoon which could bring a period of locally heavier snow, especially at Stevens Pass.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel