Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 17 at 5:07PM PST until December 17 at 11:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 17, 2024 - 5:07pm
Expires:
December 17, 2024 - 11:00pm
Description:
An atmospheric river is bringing heavy rain to the western half of
the Olympic Peninsula where localized flooding is occuring. Rain
will continue overnight tonight through Wednesday morning.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington,
including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays
Harbor, Jefferson and Mason. In west central Washington, Thurston.
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM PST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 503 PM PST, Emergency management reported heavy rain in
the advisory area. Ponding water over roadways is causing
road closures in Grays Harbor County. Urban and small stream
flooding is also possible, especially where fallen leaves
have clogged storm drains.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Aberdeen, Shelton, Hoquiam, Montesano, Westport, Amanda Park,
Moclips, Cape Elizabeth, Queets, Ocean Shores, Elma, Tenino,
McCleary, Quinault, Matlock, Melbourne, Copalis Beach, Ocean
City Beach, Oyehut-Hogans Corner and Rochester.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Grays Harbor, WA; Jefferson, WA; Mason, WA; Thurston, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA