Flood Warning 12/18/2024 15:46 for Washington areas

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued December 18 at 3:46PM PST until December 21 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
December 18, 2024 - 3:46pm
Expires: 
December 19, 2024 - 12:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .The Skokomish River at Potlach is currently in moderate flooding. The river is expected to recede slowly, but will fluctuate near flood stage. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until Saturday 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 2:30 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 PM PST Wednesday was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday and will fluctuate near flood stage, with further rises possible late in the weekend into next week. - 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 late tonight at midnight PST.
Area Description: 
Mason, WA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Seattle WA