Flood Warning issued December 25 at 4:20AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

…Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Washington…

Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.

.The river will remain near flood stage today then rise tonight into
Thursday cresting in moderate flood stage Thursday morning.

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Skokomish River at Potlatch.

* WHEN…Through the weekend.

* 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 3:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 16.4 feet.
– Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to remain near flood stage
today then rise tonight into Thursday cresting near 17.7 feet
late Thursday morning.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood