Flood — Stevens, Washington

2017-04-01 to 2017-04-15 · near Marble, Stevens, Washington

Event narrative

Saturated soil conditions caused by periodic heavy rain and snow melt during the month of March and the first half of April produced extensive field flooding along the Colville River and debris flows through out the county. Flooding also damage area roads with the most notable event being the closure of Highway 395 near Colville due to persistent flooding. The road was cut by a flood in March, and opened back up in the first week of April. Thirteen other secondary roads in the county were closed due to flooding and debris flows.

Wider weather episode

Saturated soil conditions across northeast Washington caused by periodic heavy rain and melting snow during the month of March and into early April produced numerous debris flows and areas of small stream and field flooding. Travel in Spokane, Pend Oreille and Stevens Counties was disrupted by numerous road closures due to debris flows and flooding of roads during the first half of April. Many travel restrictions remained through the rest of the month with road crews unable to address the damage until soil conditions dried and stabilized.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 692078. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.