Flash Flood — Okanogan, Washington

2022-06-05 · near Kootzville, Okanogan, Washington

Event narrative

Flash flooding reported near and north of Elmer City. Route 155 was closed near the Elmer City access road.

Wider weather episode

Another round widespread stratiform rain showers impacted the Inland Northwest. With the ground already saturated from previous system, the rain began to impact the region quickly with three quarters to an inch of rain.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1043018. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.