Headline:
Flood Warning issued December 26 at 1:29AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
December 26, 2024 - 1:29am
Expires:
December 26, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Two and a half to four inches of precipitation over the South
Slopes of the Olympics Wednesday into Thursday morning will push the
Skokomish River into moderate flood stage Thursday.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* 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 12:30 AM PST Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.6 feet late
this morning. The river will remain steady this afternoon
then slowly begin to recede tonight.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at 400 PM PST.
Area Description:
Mason, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA