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Flood Watch issued March 28 at 2:56AM PDT until March 29 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Rain continues to fall over the Olympic Basins, keeping the Skokomish river on the rise. A brief rise to minor flood stage is possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Watch issued March 27 at 3:52AM PDT until March 29 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Heavy precipitation at times over the Olympics could push the Skokomish River above flood stage. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From this afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy precipitation at times over the Olympics could push the Skokomish River above flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Hydrologic Outlook issued March 25 at 1:18PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

ESFSEW A storm system will bring in heavy rainfall at times over the Olympic Mountains Wednesday and Thursday. Total precipitation amounts will range from 1 to 3 inches, though rainfall amounts will be highly dependent on the convective nature of this storm system and where heavier showers set up. Snow levels will stay above 8000 feet on Wednesday before falling to 3500 feet on Thursday, increasing the potential for river flooding. River flooding remains possible and we will continue to monitor the potential for river flooding during this period.
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Flood Warning issued March 24 at 8:29PM PDT until March 25 at 4:58PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

...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
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Flood Warning issued March 24 at 10:04AM PDT until March 29 at 8:38PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Heavy rain along the south slopes of the Olympics coming to an end this morning. The Skokomish River is above flood stage and will remain above flood stage through this afternoon. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * 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
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Flood Watch issued March 23 at 9:43AM PDT until March 24 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

An atmospheric river event will continue to bring heavier rainfall along the west slopes of the Olympics through Sunday night. Additional rainfall accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected. Rises on rivers and streams are expected as a result of this heavy precipitation, with the Bogachiel River at La Push at the highest risk of rising above flood stage Sunday night. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Clallam. * WHEN...From 5 PM PDT this afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers
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Hydrologic Outlook issued March 23 at 4:15AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

ESFSEW An atmospheric river today through Monday will bring heavy rain at times, especially for the mountains. Total precipitation amounts in the mountains will range from 3 to 6 inches, with locally heavier amounts possible. Snow levels will also rise to near 7500 feet during this period. This will result in sharp rises on rivers with flooding possible.
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Flood Warning issued March 23 at 4:13AM PDT until March 25 at 11:00AM PDT 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. .Four to six inches of rain forecast for the south slopes of the Olympics from Sunday morning through early Monday evening. Snow levels rising to 7000 feet. This combination will push the Skokomish River above flood stage. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...From this afternoon to late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some residential
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Avalanche Warning issued March 22 at 6:30PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

AVWSEW The following message is transmitted at the request of the Northwest Avalanche Center. ...The Northwest Avalanche Center in Seattle has issued an Avalanche Warning... * WHAT...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected as rain and heavy wet snow overload a dry snowpack. Very large avalanches are expected and may descend to lower elevations, including openings down in the forest. * WHERE...The west slopes of the Washington Cascades, Passes, and Mt. Hood. Including areas near Mt. Baker, the Mountain Loop Hwy, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Mt. Rainier, White Pass, Mt. Saint Helens, and Mt. Hood. * WHEN...In effect from Sat. 18:30