Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 20 at 5:33PM PDT until March 21 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 20, 2026 - 5:33pm
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, the Skokomish River will locally spill
over its banks into low-lying areas of the Skokomish Valley.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:30 PM PDT Friday the stage was 16.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise just above minor
flood stage to a crest of 16.5 feet late this evening. The
river will then recede later tonight into Saturday below
flood stage.
- 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 145 AM PDT.
Area Description:
Mason, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA
Sender: