Station Name: SOUTH FORK TOLT RIVER NEAR INDEX, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,896 feet

Nearest Address:
NFS Rd 6270
Baring, WA 98019
King County

GPS Coordinates: 47.7067714, -121.6001069

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 19 at 7:36AM PDT until April 20 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 7:36 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 8:00 AM

Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following counties, Chelan and Okanogan. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 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... - The Stehekin River at Stehekin is forecast to rise above Minor Flood Stage (20.5 ft) late tonight and remain above Minor Flood Stage through at least next weekend. - 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.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 9:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:33 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. .Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...From Monday morning 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 PM PDT Sunday the stage was 20.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue increasing to 21.6 feet by Wednesday afternoon. It is projected to stay above Minor Flood stage until further notice. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 930 AM PDT.