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Flood — Ferry, WA

May 5, 2017

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.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 699680). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Ferry, WA

This event is one of many recorded floods in Ferry County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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