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 rain along the south slopes of the Olympics overnight will push the Skokomish River above flood stage Sunday morning.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Monday afternoon.
* 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 9:30 PM PST Saturday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 17.1 feet late Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - 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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