Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 12 at 3:30PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Heavy precipitation over the south slopes has caused the Skokomish
river to rise above flood stage. The river will drop below flood
stage later this afternoon. Precipitation early next week could
cause additional flooding on the river.
* WHAT...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 2:30 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 16.3 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river crested around 16.9 feet this morning.
It will continue to fall below flood stage later this
afternoon/evening. The river may rise above flood stage again
early next week.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1100 PM PDT.
Area Description:
Mason, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov