Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 17 at 10:21PM PST until December 18 at 1:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 17, 2024 - 10:21pm
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 1:00am
Description:
An atmospheric river is bringing heavy rain to the western half of
the Olympic Peninsula where localized flooding remains possible.
Rain will be heaviest over the next few hours before tapering off
early Wednesday morning.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* 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 100 AM 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 1016 PM PST, Heavy rain continues in the advisory area.
Urban and small stream flooding remains 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