Flood Warning issued February 21 at 10:29AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

…The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Washington…

Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.

.Heavy rain over the south slopes of the Olympics through the
weekend, with amounts of 4 to 6 inches predicted. Snow levels will
rise to near 7000 feet. This combination will drive the Skokomish
River above flood stage Saturday.

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Skokomish River at Potlatch.

* WHEN…From Saturday evening 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 9:30 AM PST Friday the stage was 15.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Saturday evening. The river will crest around 17.8 feet late
this weekend, and remain above flood stage well into next
week.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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