MASON, WA — ...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Heavy rainfall over the Olympics has ended, but flooding on the Skokomish River will continue into late this morning as the flood crest moves downstream.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* 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 2:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 AM PST Wednesday was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage midday and continue falling to near 15.0 feet late tonight. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.6 feet on 10/20/2003. - 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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