…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington…
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Additional rounds of rain over the Olympics this weekend will keep
the Skokomish River above flood stage.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* 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 5:30 AM PST Saturday the stage was 17.1 feet.
– Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
– The river crested at 17.5 feet around 5 PM Thursday.
– Forecast…The river will continue to rise this morning and
crest near 17.4 feet by late morning. The river will then
steadily recede, but remain above flood stage over the next
few days.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood