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Flood Warning
ActiveMason, WA
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In Progress
Started 44 minutes ago
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...The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Heavy rainfall over the Olympic Basin today will lead to minor flooding on the Skokomish river through tonight.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...From this evening to late tonight.
* 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 5:30 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:30 PM PST Tuesday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest between 16.5 and 17.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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 late tonight at 215 AM PST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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