Weather Alerts-

River Flood Warning

From Fri 4:50 pm until Sun 8:31 am PDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Skookumchuck River near Bucoda

Description

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO SUNDAY MORNING... WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Skookumchuck River near Bucoda. WHEN...From this afternoon to Sunday morning. IMPACTS...At 211.5 feet, the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County will flood a few roads and low pasture lands near Bucoda. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM PDT Friday the stage was 210.1 feet. - Flood stage is 211.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 213.0 feet late tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

More Information

...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... Newaukum River Near Chehalis affecting Lewis County. Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda affecting Thurston County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at 445 PM PDT.

Flood Watch

Until Sun 5:00 pm PDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays Harbor. In west central Washington, Lewis and Thurston

Description

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays Harbor. In west central Washington, Lewis and Thurston. WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moderate to heavy rainfall will keep rivers on the Chehalis, Newaukum, and the Skookumchuck running near flood stage Friday through Sunday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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