Headline:
Flood Warning issued December 18 at 3:57AM PST until December 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
December 18, 2024 - 3:57am
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Heavy rain over the last 24 hours has led to moderate river
flooding on the Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate
flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some
residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the
Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley
road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.8 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:30 AM PST Wednesday was 17.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 17.9 feet late this
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this
evening to 15.5 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 15.8
feet early Friday morning. It will then fall to 15.3 feet
Saturday afternoon. It will then rise above flood stage
Sunday evening.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.8 feet on 03/19/1997.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at noon PST.
Area Description:
Mason, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA