…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington…
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Rain over the Olympic Peninsula will come to an end, allowing the
Skokomish River to gradually recede. Additional rises are possible
Wednesday and Thursday with high snow levels and additional
precipitation.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN…Until tomorrow afternoon.
* 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 8:00 PM PDT Monday the stage was 16.6 feet.
– Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM PDT Monday was 17.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river will fall below flood stage late tonight
or early Tuesday, contining to fall to 15.6 feet Wednesday
afternoon. Another rise is expected early Thursday, with
additional flooding possible.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.2 feet on 12/17/2001.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood