…The Flood Warning continues 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 this evening until further notice.
* 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 4:30 AM PST Saturday the stage was 15.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening. The river will crest around 17.8 feet later
this weekend, and remain above flood stage through at least
early next week.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood