Headline:
Flood Warning issued December 19 at 11:01PM PST until December 25 at 5:58AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
December 19, 2024 - 11:01pm
Expires:
December 20, 2024 - 10:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.The Skokomish River at Potlach will remain near 17 feet overnight
then begin to recede again Friday morning. The river could
potentially fall below flood stage late Friday. Additional rounds of
precipitation will occur over the next few days which will keep the
river near flood stage.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* 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 10:30 PM PST Thursday the stage was 17.1 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river will remain near 17 feet overnight then
begin to recede again Friday morning. The river could
potentially fall below flood stage late Friday. Additional
rounds of rain in the next few days will keep the river near
flood stage.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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 Friday morning at 1045 AM PST.
Area Description:
Mason, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA