MASON, WA — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM PST Wednesday was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late this afternoon to 14.3 feet late tonight. It will then rise to 14.4 feet late tomorrow morning. It will fall to 14.1 feet late tomorrow evening. It will then rise above flood stage Friday afternoon to 17.4 feet late Saturday morning. It will fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.3 feet on 03/06/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Mason, WA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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