Flood Warning 12/18/2024 10:51 for Washington areas

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued December 18 at 10:51AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
December 18, 2024 - 10:51am
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description: 
...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington... Bogachiel River Near La Push affecting Clallam County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Heavy rain has ended and rivers are cresting. With no more significant rainfall expected, rivers will continue to recede. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, the Skokomish River will cause major, near record flooding throughout the Skokomish Valley. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate residential areas, many roads including SR 106, and much of the farm land. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters, tributaries, and other streams within and near the Skokomish River Basin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM PST Wednesday was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting around 18.1 ft and will continue to slowly fall to near flood stage Friday. The river will continue to fluctuate near flood for the next several days. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.16 ft from 12/03/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 700 PM PST.
Area Description: 
Mason, WA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Seattle WA