Weather Alerts- Seattle, Washington

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Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

White River at R Street Bridge

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY MORNING... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...White River at R Street Bridge. WHEN...Until late Sunday morning. IMPACTS...At 10,000 cfs, River flooding may occur upstream of the A Street Bridge in the City of Auburn. River levels will likely be up against the temporary flood protection barriers, with flooding likely at Government Canal and Butte Avenue in the City of Pacific and downstream of the Stewart Street Bridge in the City of Sumner. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM PST Tuesday the flow was 7,350 cfs. - Flood flow is 7,500 cfs. - Forecast...The river will continue to fall, going below flood stage by Saturday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington... White River Near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow affecting Pierce and King Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... White River At R Street Bridge affecting Pierce and King Counties. .The river forecast is based on current dam operations. Dam operations to maintain a safe flood pool for area dams could maintain elevated flow levels or they could raise or lower levels downstream of the dams. Dam regulation can change rapidly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knoc2025k you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 945 PM PST.

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Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

White River near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT... WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast. WHERE...White River near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow. WHEN...Until late tonight. IMPACTS...At 8,000.0 cfs, the White River will spill over its banks below Mud Mountain Dam producing high water that will encroach on roads and residences, particularly in the Red Creek area. 8000 cfs on the White River is within phase 3 flood in the King County flood system. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM PST Friday the flow was 8,940.0 cfs. - Flood flow is 9,000.0 cfs. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... White River Near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow affecting Pierce and King Counties. .High mountain snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 late tonight at 400 AM PST.