Flood — Ferry, Washington

2017-05-06 to 2017-05-07 · near Toroda, Ferry, Washington

Event narrative

The Kettle River flooded with water washing out portions of Customs Road near the Canadian Border.

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 699682. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.