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High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

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Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Snoqualmie River near Carnation

Description

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. WHERE...Snoqualmie River near Carnation. WHEN...Until further notice. 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 11:15 AM PDT Wednesday the stage was 54.2 feet. - Flood stage is 54.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM PDT Wednesday was 54.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise into moderate flood stage tonight, cresting near 56.8 feet. The river will briefly recede late Thursday into Thursday night, but remain elevated through early Saturday. The river will then fall below flood stage and further recede late in the weekend. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 56.8 feet on 01/16/1974. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King 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 evening at 845 PM PDT.
High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

From Wed 12:38 pm until Thu 8:06 am PDT

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Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Snoqualmie River near Snoqualmie Falls

Description

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING... WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Snoqualmie River near Snoqualmie Falls. WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. IMPACTS...At 20,000.0 cfs, the Snoqualmie River will cause widespread flooding of pasture lands and roads along the river from the town of Snoqualmie downstream through Fall City. Roads that may become flooded include Fall City-Carnation...Tolt Hill... and Novelty Flats Roads. This river level on the Snoqualmie corresponds roughly to a phase 3 flood in the King County flood system. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM PDT Wednesday the flow was 18,700.0 cfs. - Flood flow is 20,000.0 cfs. - Forecast...The river is expected to reach flood stage early this afternoon. The river will crest near 23,500 cfs this evening. The river is expected to recede below flood stage Thursday, but remain elevated near flood stage through Friday, before further receding over the weekend. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23,100.0 cfs on 12/03/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls affecting King County. .Moderate to heavy rain continues over the Central Cascades. River flooding will continue on the Snoqualmie River near Snoqualmie Falls into tonight. 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 evening at 830 PM PDT.
High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

Until Thu 10:44 am PDT

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Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Tolt River above Carnation

Description

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Tolt River above Carnation. WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. IMPACTS...At 5,000.0 cfs, the Tolt River will flood Tolt River Rd NE and many driveways. Some homes in the San Souci area could be inaccessible due to deep and quick flood waters. This river level on the Tolt corresponds to a phase 3 flood in the King County flood system. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM PDT Wednesday the flow was 5,530.0 cfs. - Flood flow is 5,000.0 cfs. - Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM PDT Wednesday was 5,700.0 cfs. - Forecast...The river has crested and will remain in flood stage into this afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage tonight, but remain near flood stage through Friday. The river will then further recede over the weekend. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6,500.0 cfs on 01/29/1965. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Tolt River Above Carnation affecting King 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 evening at 845 PM PDT.
Moderate Severity Alert

Flood Watch

From Wed 1:00 pm until Fri 5:00 pm PDT

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Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King and Snohomish

Description

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY 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, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King and Snohomish. WHEN...From 1 PM PDT this afternoon through Friday afternoon. IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - High snow levels, heavy rainfall, and snowmelt runoff will lead to rises on area rivers with flooding possible. - 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.
Low Severity Alert

Small Craft Advisory

From Wed 4:00 pm until Thu 5:00 pm PDT

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Puget Sound and Hood Canal

Description

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY... WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt. WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal. WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.
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