MASON, WA — ...The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Heavy rainfall over the Olympic Basin today will lead to minor flooding on the Skokomish river through tonight.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...From this evening to late tonight.
* 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 5:30 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:30 PM PST Tuesday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest between 16.5 and 17.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday. - 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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