Okanogan town flooded on the Fourth of July due to heavy rains
Okanogan town flooded on the Fourth of July due to heavy rains OKANOGAN COUNTY, Wash. – We’ve learned of flooding in Conconully this evening, following a flash flood warning from the National Weather Service (NWS). Those in the area report bridges have been washed out and damage to structures in the town.
KHQ is working to learn more information from emergency crews in the area and will update with details as they become available.
In the meantime, if you’re in the area, remember water can be far deeper than it appears. It takes only six inches of moving water to potentially knock a person over, so stay away from flood waters. Keep out of standing water, and listen for updates from emergency workers in the area.
OKANOGAN COUNTY, Wash. – We’ve learned of flooding in Conconully this evening, following a flash flood warning from the National Weather Service
OKANOGAN COUNTY, Wash. – We’ve learned of flooding in Conconully this evening, following a flash flood warning from the National Weather Service (NWS). Those in the space report spans have been cleaned out and harm to structures in the town. KHQ is attempting to advance additional data from crisis teams nearby and will refresh with subtleties as they become accessible.
In the meantime, if you’re in the area, remember water can be far deeper than it appears. It takes only six inches of moving water to potentially knock a person over, so stay away from flood waters. Keep out of standing water, and listen for updates from emergency workers in the area.
NWS has safety tips for after a flood event. Learn more on their website!