Headline:
Flood Warning issued December 28 at 7:01PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
December 28, 2024 - 7:01pm
Expires:
December 29, 2024 - 3:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Additional rounds of rain over the Olympics this weekend will keep
the Skokomish River above flood stage, cresting just at moderate
flood stage this evening.
* 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 6:30 PM PST Saturday the stage was 17.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:30 PM PST Saturday was 17.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5
feet this evening.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.5 feet on 12/20/1994.
- 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 late tonight at 315 AM PST.
Area Description:
Mason, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA