Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 13 at 10:50PM PDT until March 16 at 4:51AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 10:50pm
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Washington...
Chehalis River Above Grand Mound affecting Grays Harbor and
Thurston Counties.
.This is a re-issuance of the previous flood warning, but updated
with the latest flood information.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Chehalis River above Grand Mound.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 141.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Thurston County
will flood several roads in Independence Valley including James
Road, Independence Road, and Moon road. Flood waters will also
cover nearby farm lands.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM PDT Friday the stage was 140.8 feet.
- Flood stage is 141.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 142.3 feet late
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
evening.
- 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 700 AM PDT.
Area Description:
Grays Harbor, WA; Thurston, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov