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High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

From Fri 2:23 pm until Sun 9:19 am PDT

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Issued By

Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Skookumchuck River near Bucoda

Description

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO LATE SUNDAY MORNING... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. WHERE...Skookumchuck River near Bucoda. WHEN...From this afternoon to late Sunday morning. IMPACTS...At 213.0 feet, the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County will flood several residential and business areas around Bucoda. Flood waters will cover many roads. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM PDT Friday the stage was 211.7 feet. - Flood stage is 211.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:45 PM PDT Friday was 211.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 213.5 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

More Information

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington... Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda affecting Thurston County. 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 evening at 1030 PM PDT.
High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

From Sat 6:11 am until Sun 4:57 pm PDT

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Issued By

Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Chehalis River above Grand Mound

Description

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Chehalis River above Grand Mound. WHEN...From Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...At 141.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Thurston County will flood several roads in Independence Valley including James Road, Independence Road, and Moon road. Flood waters will also cover nearby farm lands. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM PDT Friday the stage was 139.3 feet. - Flood stage is 141.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 141.7 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 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... Chehalis River Above Grand Mound affecting Thurston and Grays Harbor Counties. 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 1115 PM PDT.
Moderate Severity Alert

Flood Watch

Until Sun 5:00 pm PDT

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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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