Flood — Ferry, Washington

2017-05-05 to 2017-05-07 · near Toroda, Ferry, Washington

Event narrative

The Kettle River Gage near Ferry recorded a rise above the Flood Stage of 18.5 feet at 6:45 PM PST on May 5th, passed through the Major Flood Stage of 20.5 feet and crested at 20.7 feet at 10:15 PM on May 6th. The river dropped back below Flood Stage at 11:15 PM on May 7th. The river rose above flood stage again later in the month.

Wider weather episode

The Kettle River near Ferry flooded multiple times during the month of May, achieving Major Flood Stage once and Moderate Flood Stage another time during periodic rises and falls due to mountain snow melt. Bottom lands, fields and roads along the river were flooded during the peak periods but little or no damage to structures was noted.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 699680. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.