What was issued
...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
What you should do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at noon PST.
Affected area