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Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Skokomish River at Potlatch

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY, MARCH 19... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. WHEN...Until Thursday, March 19. 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 7:30 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will crest around 16.9 feet this morning. It will then fall back down below flood stage later this afternoon/evening. The river could rise above flood stage again early next week. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Heavy precipitation over the south slopes has caused the Skokomish river to rise above flood stage. The river will drop below flood stage later this afternoon. Precipitation early next week could cause additional flooding on the river. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 this afternoon at 400 PM PDT.