Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 20 at 5:55PM PDT until March 22 at 11:53AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 20, 2026 - 5:55pm
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Snoqualmie River near Carnation.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 56.0 feet, the Snoqualmie River will cause widespread
flooding from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall...
inundating much of the farm land and numerous roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:15 PM PDT Friday the stage was 57.4 feet.
- Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:15 PM PDT Friday was 57.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest in moderate flood
stage, just below major flood stage, late tonight into
Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday evening into Saturday night.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
57.7 feet on 03/25/2007.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 200 AM PDT.
Area Description:
King, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA
Sender: