Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 18 at 12:32PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 18, 2026 - 12:32pm
Expires:
March 18, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Snoqualmie River near Carnation.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 56.0 feet, the Snoqualmie River will cause widespread
flooding from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall...
inundating much of the farm land and numerous roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM PDT Wednesday the stage was 54.2 feet.
- Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:15 AM PDT Wednesday was 54.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise into moderate flood stage
tonight, cresting near 56.8 feet. The river will briefly
recede late Thursday into Thursday night, but remain elevated
through early Saturday. The river will then fall below flood
stage and further recede late in the weekend.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
56.8 feet on 01/16/1974.
- 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 845 PM PDT.
Area Description:
King, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov