Headline:
Flood Warning issued December 19 at 4:49PM PST until December 21 at 1:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
December 19, 2024 - 4:49pm
Expires:
December 20, 2024 - 1:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.The Skokomish River at Potlach will continue to recede to near
flood stage, potentially falling below flood stage Friday.
Additional rounds of precipitation will occur over the next few
days, but will remain rather light.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until Friday.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread
flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West
Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:30 PM PST Thursday the stage was 17.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon. It will remain near flood stage, then rise above
flood stage early Monday to around 16.7 ft. Additional
flooding will be possible mid to late next week.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 100 AM PST.
Area Description:
Mason, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA