...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Heavy rain has ended across the area, but scattered showers will
continue through today and tonight.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate
flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some
residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the
Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley
road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.6 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 AM PST Wednesday was 17.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river rose above flood stage at 1:15 AM this
morning. The river will crest late this morning, then will
fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue
falling.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to
50 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of
Oregon and Grande Ronde Valley. In Washington, Foothills of the
Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2.5
feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-
lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...North Coast zone.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is
expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of
parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road
closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will peak around 10 AM PST
Wednesday.
* WHAT...Moderate coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2 to
2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and
low-lying coastal areas
* WHERE...Central Coast zone.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Significant coastal flooding due to high tides and
storm surge is expected. This is expected to lead to numerous
road closures. Low lying property including homes, businesses,
and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Shoreline
erosion or damage may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will peak around 10 AM PST
Wednesday.
A strong storm system will move through the region today into
Thursday, bringing heavy snow to the Cascades at elevations greater
than 4000 ft at times.
* WHAT...Heavy snow at or above elevations greater than 4000 ft.
Additional snow accumulations between 12 and 22 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult including SR 20 and
Washington Pass. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, San Juan County, Western Skagit
County, and Western Whatcom County.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 12 inches
over Washington Pass. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Western Okanogan County County.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of snow through Thursday afternoon will add up
to considerable accumulations above 4000 feet. Check the
Washington Department of Transportation for the status of
Washington Pass on State Route 20 before you travel.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw Road, Sherman Pass, and Highway
20 Wauconda Summit.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for winter driving
conditions at elevations above 4000 feet in Ferry and Okanogan
counties.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will waver between 4000 and 5000
feet with the heaviest snow occurring at high elevations including
Sherman Pass at over 5500 feet.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Heavy rain associated with a strong system moving into western
Washington today will bring additional rainfall amounts of 2-4
inches to the Olympic Peninsula. Snow levels at or above 4000 feet
will allow for mostly rain to fall in the basin.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occuring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate
flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some
residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the
Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley
road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 16.7 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:45 AM PST Wednesday was 16.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8
feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.8 feet on 03/19/1997.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following
county, Clallam.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain will continue today as a front moves through the
region. Up to 1 to 3 additional inches of rain are expected
with this system, which will allow for significant rises on
rivers, with the Bogachiel River expected to approach flood
stage. Snow levels above 4000 ft will allow for mostly rain
to fall in these basins.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Tidal overflow flooding expected. Total tide near 11
feet.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding and erosion is possible in the low
lying areas near bays, sloughs, highway 101, and the lower
reaches of the coastal rivers.
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of
Oregon and Grande Ronde Valley. In Washington, Foothills of the
Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca and Western Strait of Juan
De Fuca.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, Central Coast, North Coast, San Juan
County, Western Skagit County, and Western Whatcom County.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Hood Canal Area, Bellevue and Vicinity, Bremerton and
Vicinity, East Puget Sound Lowlands, Everett and Vicinity, Lower
Chehalis Valley Area, Seattle and Vicinity, Southwest Interior,
and Tacoma Area.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Heavy rain on the order of 3 to 5 inches associated with an
atmospheric river and frontal system will move through the area into
Wednesday, pushing the river into flood stage. Snow levels at or
above 4000 feet will allow for mostly rain to fall in the basin.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...From this evening to early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate
flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some
residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the
Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley
road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:15 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 15.9 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 17.8 feet late tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.8 feet on 03/19/1997.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Most areas across southwest Washington and northwest
Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 415 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is expected overnight
into Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 410 PM PST, Rain will increase this evening, with rain
becoming heavy at times overnight. This will cause areas of
urban and small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage
areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. In
addition, leaf-clogged storm drains will create poor
drainage, resulting in flooded roadways and intersections.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are expected
tonight into Wednesday, with the 2 to 5 inches along the
coast into the Coast Range and Willapa Hills. Heaviest rain
will end by 8 am Wednesday, but poor drainage issues may
continue through the day.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Eugene, Salem, Hillsboro, Corvallis, Albany, McMinnville,
Oregon City, Battle Ground, Dallas, Washougal, St. Helens,
Kelso, Newport, Sandy, Astoria, Sweet Home, Florence, Lincoln
City, Seaside and Sheridan.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
