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 early Thursday morning.
* 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 6:30 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 PM PST Wednesday was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected subside below flood stage early Thursday morning. The river will begin rising again Friday rising above flood stage Friday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 17.4 feet late Saturday 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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