Station Name: RUBY CREEK BELOW PANTHER CREEK NEAR NEWHALEM, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,791 feet

Nearest Address:
N Cascades Hwy
Newhalem, WA 98283
Whatcom County

GPS Coordinates: 48.7081863, -120.9773389

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued June 21 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Sun June 21, 2026, 11:00 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. .Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase river flows. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and 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 10:30 AM PDT Sunday the stage was 20.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM PDT Sunday was 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 21.0 feet early Wednesday morning. - 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

This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon PDT.

Heat Advisory issued June 21 at 2:25PM PDT until June 24 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sun June 21, 2026, 2:25 PM
Expires: Mon June 22, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 85 to 95 expected and low temperatures between 55 and 65. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Kitsap County, City of Seattle, Downtown Everett / Marysville Area, Eastside, Foothills and Valleys of Central King County, Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties, and Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will peak on Tuesday in the upper 80s to low 90s, but remain in the upper 80s on Wednesday.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.