Multi-Day Heavy Rain Event in the Four Corners; Soggy Sunday Expected in Florida

A series of Pacific storm systems will bring widespread showers, heavy rain, and a flash flooding threat across the Four Corners region this weekend. Ex-Typhoon Champi will approach the Alaskan West Coast bringing localized gusty winds and heavy precipitation. A wet and unsettled weekend is expected across southern Florida with rain expected across the entire peninsula by Sunday. Read More >

These photos were taken of the Stehekin River upstream of Stehekin in the North Cascades. The scene is somewhat surreal because of all the snow and ice that is still in the trees. This is a sign that the high water is not due to local snowmelt, but rather from the heavy rains near the crest of the Cascades.

Our thanks to Bill Fitzpatrick, District Ranger at the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area for these pictures.

High water on the Stehekin River

Truck crossing through high water

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Multi-Day Heavy Rain Event in the Four Corners; Soggy Sunday Expected in Florida

High Water on the Stehekin River - January 19, 2005