…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington…
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.The Skokomish River at Potlach is currently in moderate flooding.
The river is expected to recede slowly, but will remain above flood
stage into Saturday.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN…Until Saturday 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 9:30 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.7 feet.
– Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
– Recent Activity…The river crested at 18.1 feet around 8:45
AM Wednesday.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall to near flood stage
Saturday afternoon.
– Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood