Alert archive / Washington / River Flood Warnings in 2015
River Flood Warning 113, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this river flood warning at Dec 8, 2015, 12:12 PM PST for Lewis County, Washington. It took effect at Dec 8, 2015, 6:23 PM PST. It was in force for 41 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 8, 2015, 12:12 PM PST (20:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 8, 2015, 6:23 PM PST
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2015, 11:05 AM PST
- In force
- 41 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Major
County Lewis County, WA
The radar
The Portland,OR radar (KRTX), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Newaukum River near Chehalis (NEWW1). The gauge peaked at 12.25 ft at Dec 9, 2015, 10:00 AM PST.
- Action stage
- 200.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 202.5 ft
- Moderate stage
- 204.5 ft
- Major stage
- 205.5 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 12025000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
894
WGUS46 KSEW 082012
FLWSEW
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1212 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
...The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a flood warning
for the following rivers in Washington...
Nisqually River near National affecting Lewis and Pierce Counties.
Cowlitz River at Packwood affecting Lewis County.
Newaukum R near Chehalis affecting Lewis County.
.Flood Bulletin No. 21
Periods of heavy rain will continue through tonight. The additional
heavy rain on top of what has already fallen will cause area rivers
to rise above flood stage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded areas. This is the cause of most flood
related deaths. Be alert for rapid changes and monitor developments
by listening to NOAA Weather radio or other local media.
&&
WAC041-053-090512-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FL.W.0111.151208T2353Z-151210T1349Z/
/NISW1.2.ER.151208T2353Z.151209T1800Z.151210T0449Z.NO/
1212 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Nisqually River near National
* from this afternoon to late Wednesday night.
* At 11:00 AM Tuesday the flow was 6198 cfs.
* Flood flow is 8000 cfs.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood flow around 4 PM Tuesday
and crest near 11122 cfs around 10 AM Wednesday. The river will
fall below flood flow Wednesday night.
* Impact...At 10000 cfs...the Nisqually River will flood along the
upper reaches of the river from Mt Rainier National Park downstream
to Alder Lake. Swift waters will flood roads...pasture lands...and
farms. Erosion may damage the river banks.
&&
LAT...LON 4674 12165 4664 12189 4670 12227 4683 12213 4681 12198
4683 12187
$$
WAC041-090512-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FL.W.0112.151209T0454Z-151210T0727Z/
/PACW1.3.ER.151209T0454Z.151209T1200Z.151209T2227Z.NO/
1212 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Cowlitz River at Packwood
* from this evening to Wednesday evening.
* At 11:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 7.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage around 9 PM
Tuesday and crest near 12.1 feet around 4 AM Wednesday. The river
will fall below flood stage Wednesday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...the Cowlitz River will cause major flooding
from the upper reaches of the river downstream through Packwood...
with dangerous flooding of roads including US Highway 12...pasture
lands...and farms throughout the flood plain. Flood waters will
inundate some residential and commercial areas. Flooding will
occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and
other streams within and near the Cowlitz River Basin.
&&
LAT...LON 4664 12146 4653 12160 4646 12173 4660 12182 4667 12173
4674 12164
$$
WAC041-090512-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FL.W.0113.151209T0223Z-151210T1905Z/
/NEWW1.3.ER.151209T0223Z.151209T1800Z.151210T1005Z.NR/
1212 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Newaukum R near Chehalis
* from this evening to Thursday morning.
* At 11:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Record flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage around 6 PM
Tuesday and crest near 13.6 feet around 10 AM Wednesday. The river
will fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 13.5 feet...flood waters will inundate most roads and a
majority of residential and commercial areas within the region.
Swift flood waters will become deep and hazardous...especially near
river channels. A stage of 13.6 feet on the Newaukum corresponds
to Phase 4 in the Lewis County flood system. Flooding will occur
all along the river including headwaters...forks...tributaries...
and other streams within and near the Newaukum River Basin.
&&
LAT...LON 4657 12248 4652 12289 4662 12305 4675 12295 4668 12286
4676 12264
$$
www.weather.gov6 follow-up statements
018
WGUS86 KSEW 082222
FLSSEW
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
222 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Nisqually River near National affecting Lewis and Pierce Counties.
Cowlitz River at Randle affecting Lewis County.
Chehalis River near Grand Mound affecting Thurston County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Cowlitz River at Packwood affecting Lewis County.
Newaukum R near Chehalis affecting Lewis County.
.Flood Bulletin No. 24
South West Region
Periods of heavy rain will continue through tonight. The additional
heavy rain on top of what has already fallen will keep area rivers
above flood stage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded areas. This is the cause of most flood
related deaths. Be alert for rapid changes and monitor developments
by listening to NOAA Weather radio or other local media.
&&
WAC041-053-090622-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0111.151208T2340Z-151210T1349Z/
/NISW1.2.ER.151208T2340Z.151209T1800Z.151210T0449Z.NO/
222 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Nisqually River near National
* From 4 PM Tuesday until late Wednesday night.
* At 2:00 PM Tuesday the flow was 7789 cfs.
* Flood flow is 8000 cfs.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood flow around 4 PM Tuesday
and crest near 11122 cfs around 10 AM Wednesday. The river will
fall below flood flow Wednesday night.
* Impact...At 10000 cfs...the Nisqually River will flood along the
upper reaches of the river from Mt Rainier National Park downstream
to Alder Lake. Swift waters will flood roads...pasture lands...and
farms. Erosion may damage the river banks.
&&
LAT...LON 4674 12165 4664 12189 4670 12227 4683 12213 4681 12198
4683 12187
$$
WAC041-090622-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0112.151209T0454Z-151210T0727Z/
/PACW1.3.ER.151209T0454Z.151209T1200Z.151209T2227Z.NO/
222 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Cowlitz River at Packwood
* From 9 PM Tuesday until Wednesday evening.
* At 1:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 8.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage around 9 PM
Tuesday and crest near 12.1 feet around 4 AM Wednesday. The river
will fall below flood stage Wednesday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...the Cowlitz River will cause major flooding
from the upper reaches of the river downstream through Packwood...
with dangerous flooding of roads including US Highway 12...pasture
lands...and farms throughout the flood plain. Flood waters will
inundate some residential and commercial areas. Flooding will
occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and
other streams within and near the Cowlitz River Basin.
&&
LAT...LON 4664 12146 4653 12160 4646 12173 4660 12182 4667 12173
4674 12164
$$
WAC041-090622-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0106.151209T0151Z-151211T1000Z/
/RAWW1.3.ER.151209T0151Z.151209T1800Z.151211T0100Z.NO/
222 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Cowlitz River at Randle
* From 6 PM Tuesday until late Thursday night.
* At 2:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage around 6 PM
Tuesday and crest near 22.2 feet around 10 AM Wednesday. The river
will fall below flood stage Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...the Cowlitz River will cause major flooding
from the vicinity of Randle downstream through Riffe Lake...with
dangerous inundation of many roads including US Highway 12...
residential and commercial areas...and farms. Flooding will occur
all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other
streams within and near the Cowlitz River Basin.
&&
LAT...LON 4645 12180 4645 12194 4640 12219 4654 12220 4659 12198
4661 12183
$$
WAC041-090622-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0113.151209T0223Z-151210T1905Z/
/NEWW1.3.ER.151209T0223Z.151209T1800Z.151210T1005Z.NR/
222 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Newaukum R near Chehalis
* From 6 PM Tuesday until Thursday morning.
* At 1:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 9.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Record flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage around 6 PM
Tuesday and crest near 13.6 feet around 10 AM Wednesday. The river
will fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 13.5 feet...flood waters will inundate most roads and a
majority of residential and commercial areas within the region.
Swift flood waters will become deep and hazardous...especially near
river channels. A stage of 13.6 feet on the Newaukum corresponds
to Phase 4 in the Lewis County flood system. Flooding will occur
all along the river including headwaters...forks...tributaries...
and other streams within and near the Newaukum River Basin.
&&
LAT...LON 4657 12248 4652 12289 4662 12305 4675 12295 4668 12286
4676 12264
$$
WAC067-090622-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0102.151209T0316Z-151212T1448Z/
/CGMW1.3.ER.151209T0316Z.151210T1800Z.151212T0548Z.NO/
222 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chehalis River near Grand Mound
* From 7 PM Tuesday until Saturday morning.
* At 2:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage around 7 PM
Tuesday and crest near 18.0 feet around 10 AM Thursday. The river
will fall below flood stage Friday night.
* Impact...At 17.5 feet...the Chehalis River in Thurston County will
cause major flooding...inundating roads and farm lands in
Independence Valley. Deep and swift flood waters will cover SR-12
and James...Independence and Moon Roads. Flooding will occur all
along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other
streams within and near the Chehalis River Basin.
&&
LAT...LON 4672 12305 4677 12315 4682 12340 4693 12318 4690 12304
4681 12289
$$
www.weather.gov146
WGUS86 KSEW 090615
FLSSEW
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1015 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Carbon River near Fairfax affecting Pierce County.
Puyallup River near Orting affecting Pierce County.
Nisqually River near National affecting Lewis and Pierce Counties.
Deschutes River near Rainier affecting Thurston County.
Cowlitz River at Packwood affecting Lewis County.
Cowlitz River at Randle affecting Lewis County.
Skookumchuck River near Bucoda affecting Thurston County.
Newaukum River nr Chehalis affecting Lewis County.
Chehalis River nr Doty affecting Lewis County.
Chehalis River near Grand Mound affecting Thurston County.
Chehalis River at Porter affecting Grays Harbor County.
.Flood Bulletin No. 30
South West Region
Rain...heavy at times...will continue overthe area into the early morning hours.
Rainfall rates wil decrease significantly Wednesday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars...vans...or trucks through flooded areas...this is
the cause of most flood related deaths in Washington. Be alert for
rapid changes and monitor developments by listening to NOAA Weather
radio or other local media.
&&
WAC053-091415-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0116.000000T0000Z-151210T0956Z/
/FFXW1.2.ER.151209T0642Z.151209T1200Z.151210T0056Z.NO/
1015 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
...Flood Warning extended until late Wednesday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Carbon River near Fairfax
* From 11 PM Tuesday until late Wednesday night.
* At 10:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage around 11 PM
Tuesday and crest near 14.6 feet around 4 AM Wednesday. The river
will fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.5 feet...the Carbon River will flood the residential
areas near Crocker and sections of the Carbon River Rd
&&
LAT...LON 4695 12184 4700 12210 4712 12224 4714 12222 4710 12204
4700 12180
$$
WAC053-091415-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-151210T0553Z/
/ORTW1.2.ER.151209T0314Z.151209T1200Z.151209T2053Z.NO/
1015 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Puyallup River near Orting
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 9:45 PM Tuesday the flow was 11122 cfs.
* Flood flow is 10000 cfs.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 15524 cfs
around 4 AM Wednesday. The river will fall below flood flow
Wednesday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 13500 cfs...the Puyallup River will cause flooding from
Orting downstream through McMillan to Sumner...with flood waters
inundating roads...residential areas...and pasture lands.
&&
LAT...LON 4692 12227 4705 12228 4712 12233 4724 12219 4715 12214
4700 12207
$$
WAC041-053-091415-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0111.000000T0000Z-151210T1456Z/
/NISW1.2.ER.151208T2248Z.151209T1200Z.151210T0556Z.NO/
1015 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Nisqually River near National
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 10:00 PM Tuesday the flow was 13188 cfs.
* Flood flow is 8000 cfs.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 14889 cfs
around 4 AM Wednesday. The river will fall below flood flow
Wednesday night.
* Impact...At 10000 cfs...the Nisqually River will flood along the
upper reaches of the river from Mt Rainier National Park downstream
to Alder Lake. Swift waters will flood roads...pasture lands...and
farms. Erosion may damage the river banks.
&&
LAT...LON 4674 12165 4664 12189 4670 12227 4683 12213 4681 12198
4683 12187
$$
WAC067-091415-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0118.000000T0000Z-151210T1736Z/
/DSRW1.1.ER.151209T0528Z.151209T1800Z.151210T0836Z.NO/
1015 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Deschutes River near Rainier
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 9:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 13.5 feet
around 10 AM Wednesday. The river will fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...the Deschutes River will flood downstream in
Tumwater Valley including the golf course. Minor flooding will
also occur in several residential areas...mainly Cougar Mountain
and Driftwood Valley. Many roads and farm lands will also be
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12250 4690 12290 4704 12296 4704 12284 4695 12272
4683 12244
$$
WAC041-091414-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0112.000000T0000Z-151210T1051Z/
/PACW1.3.ER.151209T0106Z.151209T1200Z.151210T0151Z.NR/
1015 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
...Flood Warning extended until late Wednesday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Cowlitz River at Packwood
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 10:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 12.9 feet
around 4 AM Wednesday. The river will fall below flood stage
Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...the Cowlitz River will cause major flooding
from the upper reaches of the river downstream through Packwood...
with dangerous flooding of roads including US Highway 12...pasture
lands...and farms throughout the flood plain. Flood waters will
inundate some residential and commercial areas. Flooding will
occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and
other streams within and near the Cowlitz River Basin.
&&
LAT...LON 4664 12146 4653 12160 4646 12173 4660 12182 4667 12173
4674 12164
$$
WAC041-091414-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0106.000000T0000Z-151211T1342Z/
/RAWW1.3.ER.151209T0055Z.151209T1800Z.151211T0442Z.NO/
1015 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
...Flood Warning extended until late Thursday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Cowlitz River at Randle
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 10:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 20.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 23.8 feet
around 10 AM Wednesday. The river will fall below flood stage
Thursday night.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...the Cowlitz River will cause major flooding
from the vicinity of Randle downstream through Riffe Lake...with
dangerous inundation of many roads including US Highway 12...
residential and commercial areas...and farms. Flooding will occur
all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other
streams within and near the Cowlitz River Basin.
&&
LAT...LON 4645 12180 4645 12194 4640 12219 4654 12220 4659 12198
4661 12183
$$
WAC067-091414-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0119.151209T0611Z-151211T0128Z/
/BCDW1.2.ER.151209T0543Z.151210T0000Z.151210T1628Z.NO/
1015 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Skookumchuck River near Bucoda
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 9:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 13.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 16.4 feet
around 4 PM Wednesday. The river will fall below flood stage
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County
will flood several residential and business areas around Bucoda.
Flood waters will cover many roads
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12251 4676 12274 4672 12286 4681 12293 4688 12278
4692 12260
$$
WAC041-091414-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-151210T1542Z/
/NEWW1.3.ER.151209T0033Z.151209T1800Z.151210T0642Z.NR/
1015 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Newaukum River nr Chehalis
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 9:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 13.6 feet
around 10 AM Wednesday. The river will fall below flood stage
Wednesday night.
* Impact...At 13.5 feet...flood waters will inundate most roads and a
majority of residential and commercial areas within the region.
Swift flood waters will become deep and hazardous...especially near
river channels. A stage of 13.6 feet on the Newaukum corresponds
to Phase 4 in the Lewis County flood system. Flooding will occur
all along the river including headwaters...forks...tributaries...
and other streams within and near the Newaukum River Basin.
&&
LAT...LON 4657 12248 4652 12289 4662 12305 4675 12295 4668 12286
4676 12264
$$
WAC041-091414-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0120.000000T0000Z-151209T2151Z/
/DOTW1.1.ER.151209T0958Z.151209T1200Z.151209T1251Z.UU/
1015 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chehalis River nr Doty
* From 2 AM Wednesday until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 9:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage around 2 AM
Wednesday and crest near 13.3 feet around 4 AM Wednesday. The river
will fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...flood waters of the upper Chehalis and South
Fork Chehalis will inundate many roads and some residential and
commercial areas. Impacted roadways and surrounding areas include
Curtis Hill...Lake Creek...Moon Hill...Wildwood Roads in the
Boisfort Valley and Labri Rd. and Front St. below Doty. A stage of
13 feet on the Chehalis near Doty corresponds to just below Phase 2
in the Lewis County flood system.
&&
LAT...LON 4654 12334 4667 12332 4667 12307 4657 12309 4660 12323
4654 12323
$$
WAC067-091414-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0102.000000T0000Z-151212T0847Z/
/CGMW1.3.ER.151209T0701Z.151210T1800Z.151211T2347Z.NO/
1015 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chehalis River near Grand Mound
* From 11 PM Tuesday until late Friday night.
* At 10:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage around 11 PM
Tuesday and crest near 17.4 feet around 10 AM Thursday. The river
will fall below flood stage Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.5 feet...the Chehalis River in Thurston County will
flood several roads in Independence Valley with swiftly moving
water including SR-12 and James...Independence...Moon and Anderson
Roads. Flood waters will cut off access to and from Chehalis
Reservation and inundate nearby farm lands. Some residential
structures may be threatened.
&&
LAT...LON 4672 12305 4677 12315 4682 12340 4693 12318 4690 12304
4681 12289
$$
WAC027-091414-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0121.151209T0944Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRPW1.2.ER.151209T0944Z.151211T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1015 PM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chehalis River at Porter
* From 2 AM Wednesday until further notice.
* At 9:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 20.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage around 2 AM
Wednesday and crest near 23.4 feet around 4 PM Thursday.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...feet...the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor
will flood numerous farms and roads including SR 12. High tidal
levels at Aberdeen will worsen flooding along the lower reaches.
&&
LAT...LON 4682 12340 4689 12347 4689 12362 4706 12360 4707 12333
4693 12318
$$363
WGUS86 KSEW 091218
FLSSEW
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
418 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Carbon River near Fairfax affecting Pierce County.
Puyallup River near Orting affecting Pierce County.
Puyallup River at Puyallup affecting Pierce County.
Nisqually River near National affecting Lewis and Pierce Counties.
Deschutes River near Rainier affecting Thurston County.
Cowlitz River at Packwood affecting Lewis County.
Skookumchuck River near Bucoda affecting Thurston County.
Newaukum River nr Chehalis affecting Lewis County.
Chehalis River near Grand Mound affecting Thurston County.
Chehalis River at Porter affecting Grays Harbor County.
Cowlitz River at Randle affecting Lewis County.
.Flood Bulletin No. 36
South West Region
Rain...heavy at times...is coming to an end early this morning in the central
and southern Cascades. Rivers in the region will crest today with the exception of the lower reaches of the Chehalis.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars...vans...or trucks through flooded areas...this is
the cause of most flood related deaths in Washington. Be alert for
rapid changes and monitor developments by listening to NOAA Weather
radio or other local media.
&&
WAC053-092018-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0116.000000T0000Z-151210T0348Z/
/FFXW1.1.ER.151209T0730Z.151209T1115Z.151209T1848Z.NO/
418 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Carbon River near Fairfax
* Until this evening.
* At 4:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river crested at 14.4 feet at 3 AM Wednesday and
will continue to fall to below flood stage late this morning.
* Impact...At 13.5 feet...the Carbon River will flood the residential
areas near Crocker and sections of the Carbon River Rd
&&
LAT...LON 4695 12184 4700 12210 4712 12224 4714 12222 4710 12204
4700 12180
$$
WAC053-092018-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-151210T0621Z/
/ORTW1.3.ER.151209T0314Z.151209T1000Z.151209T2121Z.NO/
418 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
...Flood Warning extended until this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Puyallup River near Orting
* Until this evening.
* At 3:45 AM Wednesday the flow was 14050 cfs.
* Flood flow is 10000 cfs.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to fall to below
flood flow early this afternoon.
* Impact...At 13500 cfs...the Puyallup River will cause flooding from
Orting downstream through McMillan to Sumner...with flood waters
inundating roads...residential areas...and pasture lands.
&&
LAT...LON 4692 12227 4705 12228 4712 12233 4724 12219 4715 12214
4700 12207
$$
WAC053-092018-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0123.151209T1502Z-151210T0910Z/
/PUYW1.1.ER.151209T1502Z.151209T1800Z.151210T0010Z.NO/
418 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Puyallup River at Puyallup
* From 7 AM Wednesday until late tonight.
* At 3:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 25.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage around 7 AM
Wednesday and crest near 27.0 feet around 10 AM Wednesday. The
river will fall below flood stage late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 26.2 feet...the Puyallup River will flood low-lying and
flood prone areas along the river from just downstream and west of
the Meridian bridge in Puyallup...upstream to the east end of
Sumner.
&&
LAT...LON 4712 12233 4717 12245 4728 12256 4739 12237 4732 12229
4724 12219
$$
WAC041-053-092018-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0111.000000T0000Z-151210T1247Z/
/NISW1.3.ER.151208T2248Z.151209T0900Z.151210T0347Z.NO/
418 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Nisqually River near National
* Until late tonight.
* At 4:00 AM Wednesday the flow was 13584 cfs.
* Flood flow is 8000 cfs.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested near 15600 cfs and will continue to fall to below
flood flow this evening.
* Impact...At 10000 cfs...the Nisqually River will flood along the
upper reaches of the river from Mt Rainier National Park downstream
to Alder Lake. Swift waters will flood roads...pasture lands...and
farms. Erosion may damage the river banks.
&&
LAT...LON 4674 12165 4664 12189 4670 12227 4683 12213 4681 12198
4683 12187
$$
WAC067-092017-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0118.000000T0000Z-151210T1251Z/
/DSRW1.1.ER.151209T0528Z.151209T1800Z.151210T0351Z.NO/
418 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Deschutes River near Rainier
* Until late tonight.
* At 3:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 12.7 feet
around 10 AM Wednesday. The river will fall below flood stage this
evening.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...the Deschutes River will flood downstream in
Tumwater Valley including the golf course. Minor flooding will
also occur in several residential areas...mainly Cougar Mountain
and Driftwood Valley. Many roads and farm lands will also be
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12250 4690 12290 4704 12296 4704 12284 4695 12272
4683 12244
$$
WAC041-092017-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0112.000000T0000Z-151210T0719Z/
/PACW1.2.ER.151209T0106Z.151209T1030Z.151209T2219Z.NO/
418 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Cowlitz River at Packwood
* Until this evening.
* At 3:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is cresting early this morning. The river will
fall to below flood stage early this afternoon.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...the Cowlitz River will cause flooding from
the upper reaches of the river downstream through Packwood...
inundating roads...pasture lands...and some farms.
&&
LAT...LON 4664 12146 4653 12160 4646 12173 4660 12182 4667 12173
4674 12164
$$
WAC041-092017-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0106.000000T0000Z-151211T1342Z/
/RAWW1.3.ER.151209T0055Z.151209T1800Z.151211T0442Z.NO/
418 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Cowlitz River at Randle
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 4:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 23.8 feet
around 10 AM Wednesday. The river will fall below flood stage
Thursday night.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...the Cowlitz River will cause major flooding
from the vicinity of Randle downstream through Riffe Lake...with
dangerous inundation of many roads including US Highway 12...
residential and commercial areas...and farms. Flooding will occur
all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other
streams within and near the Cowlitz River Basin.
&&
LAT...LON 4645 12180 4645 12194 4640 12219 4654 12220 4659 12198
4661 12183
$$
WAC067-092017-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-151210T2329Z/
/BCDW1.2.ER.151209T0543Z.151210T0000Z.151210T1429Z.NO/
418 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Skookumchuck River near Bucoda
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 3:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 15.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 16.2 feet
around 4 PM Wednesday. The river will fall below flood stage
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County
will flood several residential and business areas around Bucoda.
Flood waters will cover many roads.
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12251 4676 12274 4672 12286 4681 12293 4688 12278
4692 12260
$$
WAC041-092017-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-151210T1653Z/
/NEWW1.1.ER.151209T0033Z.151209T1800Z.151210T0753Z.NO/
418 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Newaukum River nr Chehalis
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 3:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 12.3 feet
around 10 AM Wednesday. The river will fall below flood stage
tonight.
* Impact...At 10.5 feet...flood waters will inundate many roads and
residential and commercial areas along the Newaukum River and its
forks. Flooding in some areas may be deep and hazardous especially
near rivers. Impacted roadways and surrounding areas include
Jackson Hwy. and Tune...Rush...Sommerville...Griel...Hamilton...
Tauscher...Guerrier...Kirkland...Macomber...Rice...Senn...Lucas
Creek...Middle Fork and North Fork Roads. A stage of 10.5 on the
Newaukum roughly corresponds to Phase 2 flood in the Lewis County
flood system.
&&
LAT...LON 4657 12248 4652 12289 4662 12305 4675 12295 4668 12286
4676 12264
$$
WAC067-092017-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0102.000000T0000Z-151212T0538Z/
/CGMW1.3.ER.151209T0815Z.151210T1200Z.151211T2038Z.NO/
418 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chehalis River near Grand Mound
* Until Friday evening.
* At 4:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 17.1 feet
around 4 AM Thursday. The river will fall below flood stage Friday
early afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.5 feet...the Chehalis River in Thurston County will
flood several roads in Independence Valley with swiftly moving
water including SR-12 and James...Independence...Moon and Anderson
Roads. Flood waters will cut off access to and from Chehalis
Reservation and inundate nearby farm lands. Some residential
structures may be threatened.
&&
LAT...LON 4672 12305 4677 12315 4682 12340 4693 12318 4690 12304
4681 12289
$$
WAC027-092017-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0121.000000T0000Z-151213T1820Z/
/CRPW1.2.ER.151209T1320Z.151211T0600Z.151213T0920Z.NO/
418 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chehalis River at Porter
* From 5 AM Wednesday until Sunday morning.
* At 3:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage around 5 AM
Wednesday and crest near 23.1 feet around 10 PM Thursday. The river
will fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...feet...the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor
will flood numerous farms and roads including SR 12. High tidal
levels at Aberdeen will worsen flooding along the lower reaches.
&&
LAT...LON 4682 12340 4689 12347 4689 12362 4706 12360 4707 12333
4693 12318
$$853
WGUS86 KSEW 091913
FLSSEW
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1113 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
...The Flood Warning has ended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Chehalis River nr Doty affecting Lewis County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Puyallup River near Orting affecting Pierce County.
Puyallup River at Puyallup affecting Pierce County.
Nisqually River near National affecting Lewis and Pierce Counties.
Nisqually River at McKenna affecting Pierce and Thurston Counties.
Deschutes River near Rainier affecting Thurston County.
Cowlitz River at Randle affecting Lewis County.
Skookumchuck River near Bucoda affecting Thurston County.
Newaukum R nr Chehalis affecting Lewis County.
Chehalis River near Grand Mound affecting Thurston County.
Chehalis River at Porter affecting Grays Harbor County.
Carbon River near Fairfax affecting Pierce County.
Cowlitz River at Packwood affecting Lewis County.
.Flood Bulletin No. 47
South West Region
Showers will continue today and then another round of rain on
Thursday but with cooler temperatures and much less
precipitation, the threat of significant rainfall has ended. This
will allow those river points that have not yet crested to crest
later today. Otherwise, expect area rivers to gradually recede.
The Skookumchuck and Chehalis Rivers at Centralia are still being
monitored for possible flood warnings.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars...vans...or trucks through flooded areas...this is
the cause of most flood related deaths in Washington. Be alert for
rapid changes and monitor developments by listening to NOAA Weather
radio or other local media.
&&
WAC053-100313-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0116.000000T0000Z-151210T0348Z/
/FFXW1.2.ER.151209T0730Z.151209T1330Z.151209T1638Z.NO/
1113 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Carbon River near Fairfax
* Until this evening.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.5 feet.
* Fell below flood stage this morning.
* No additional flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river fell below flood stage at 8:38 AM Wednesday
and will continue to fall. Flooding will continue in some areas
until the flood wave has completely passed downstream.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...the Carbon River will locally spill out of
its banks into nearby fields and over the Carbon River Rd...
including inside Rainier National Park
&&
LAT...LON 4695 12184 4700 12210 4712 12224 4714 12222 4710 12204
4700 12180
$$
WAC053-100313-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-151210T0404Z/
/ORTW1.3.ER.151209T0314Z.151209T1400Z.151209T1904Z.NO/
1113 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Puyallup River near Orting
* Until this evening.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the flow was 10700 cfs.
* Flood flow is 10000 cfs.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to fall to below
flood flow late this morning.
* Impact...At 10000 cfs...the Puyallup river will flood low lying
areas near Orting and along the upper reaches, including along
Orville Road East south of Brooks Road, Neadham Road, and the
vicinity of the County Subdivision/Tomolla Farm. High flows will
also increase the threat of channel migration and bank erosion.
&&
LAT...LON 4692 12227 4705 12228 4712 12233 4724 12219 4715 12214
4700 12207
$$
WAC053-100313-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0123.000000T0000Z-151210T0612Z/
/PUYW1.1.ER.151209T1412Z.151209T1815Z.151209T2112Z.NO/
1113 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Puyallup River at Puyallup
* Until this evening.
* At 10:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 27.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is cresting now around 27.1 feet Wednesday
and will continue to fall to below flood stage early this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 26.2 feet...the Puyallup River will flood low-lying
and flood prone areas along the river from just downstream and
west of the Meridian bridge in Puyallup...upstream to the east
end of Sumner.
&&
LAT...LON 4712 12233 4717 12245 4728 12256 4739 12237 4732 12229
4724 12219
$$
WAC041-053-100313-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0111.000000T0000Z-151210T1055Z/
/NISW1.3.ER.151208T2248Z.151209T0900Z.151210T0155Z.NO/
1113 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Nisqually River near National
* Until late tonight.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the flow was 8834 cfs.
* Flood flow is 8000 cfs.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to fall to below
flood flow this evening.
* Impact...At 8000 cfs...the Nisqually River will flood roads and
pasture lands along the upper reaches of the river from Mt Rainier
National Park downstream to Alder Lake.
&&
LAT...LON 4674 12165 4664 12189 4670 12227 4683 12213 4681 12198
4683 12187
$$
WAC053-067-100313-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0126.000000T0000Z-151211T2207Z/
/MKNW1.1.ER.151209T1912Z.151210T0000Z.151211T1307Z.NO/
1113 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Nisqually River at McKenna
* From 11 AM Wednesday until Friday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage around 11 AM
Wednesday and crest near 11.1 feet around 4 PM Wednesday. The river
will fall below flood stage Friday morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...the Nisqually River will flood at the lower
end near the mouth. High tide levels on Puget Sound may increase
the amount of flooding. The Nisqually River will also spill over
its banks between La Grande and McKenna.
&&
LAT...LON 4676 12237 4687 12266 4709 12284 4713 12259 4698 12249
4687 12222
$$
WAC067-100313-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0118.000000T0000Z-151210T1126Z/
/DSRW1.1.ER.151209T0528Z.151209T1800Z.151210T0226Z.NO/
1113 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Deschutes River near Rainier
* Until late tonight.
* At 10:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is cresting now at around 12.8 feet Wednesday
and will continue to fall to below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...the Deschutes River will flood downstream
in Tumwater Valley including the golf course. Minor flooding
will also occur in several residential areas...mainly Cougar
Mountain and Driftwood Valley. Many roads and farm lands will
also be flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12250 4690 12290 4704 12296 4704 12284 4695 12272
4683 12244
$$
WAC041-100313-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0112.000000T0000Z-151210T0719Z/
/PACW1.2.ER.151209T0106Z.151209T1030Z.151209T1402Z.NO/
1113 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Cowlitz River at Packwood
* Until this evening.
* At 10:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 8.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Fell below flood stage this morning.
* No additional flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river fell below flood stage at 6:02 AM Wednesday
and will continue to fall. Flooding will continue in some areas
until the flood wave has completely passed downstream.
&&
LAT...LON 4664 12146 4653 12160 4646 12173 4660 12182 4667 12173
4674 12164
$$
WAC041-100312-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0106.000000T0000Z-151211T1018Z/
/RAWW1.3.ER.151209T0055Z.151209T1800Z.151211T0118Z.NO/
1113 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Cowlitz River at Randle
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 23.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near
24.3 feet around 2 PM Wednesday and then will continue to fall to
below flood stage Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...the Cowlitz River will cause major
flooding from the vicinity of Randle downstream through Riffe
Lake...with dangerous inundation of many roads including US
Highway 12...residential and commercial areas...and farms.
Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...
tributaries...and other streams within and near the Cowlitz River
Basin.
&&
LAT...LON 4645 12180 4645 12194 4640 12219 4654 12220 4659 12198
4661 12183
$$
WAC067-100312-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-151211T0453Z/
/BCDW1.2.ER.151209T0543Z.151210T0000Z.151210T1953Z.NO/
1113 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Skookumchuck River near Bucoda
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 16.4 feet
around 4 PM Wednesday. The river will fall below flood stage
Thursday late morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County
will flood several residential and business areas around Bucoda.
Flood waters will cover many roads
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12251 4676 12274 4672 12286 4681 12293 4688 12278
4692 12260
$$
WAC041-100312-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-151210T1548Z/
/NEWW1.1.ER.151209T0033Z.151209T1745Z.151210T0648Z.NO/
1113 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Newaukum R nr Chehalis
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river crested at 12.3 feet at 10 AM Wednesday and
will continue to fall to below flood stage tonight.
* Impact...At 10.5 feet...flood waters will inundate many roads and
residential and commercial areas along the Newaukum River and its
forks. Flooding in some areas may be deep and hazardous especially
near rivers. Impacted roadways and surrounding areas include
Jackson Hwy. and Tune...Rush...Sommerville...Griel...Hamilton...
Tauscher...Guerrier...Kirkland...Macomber...Rice...Senn...Lucas
Creek...Middle Fork and North Fork Roads. A stage of 10.5 on the
Newaukum roughly corresponds to Phase 2 flood in the Lewis County
flood system.
&&
LAT...LON 4657 12248 4652 12289 4662 12305 4675 12295 4668 12286
4676 12264
$$
WAC041-091943-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0120.000000T0000Z-151210T0000Z/
/DOTW1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1113 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Chehalis River nr Doty
* At 10:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4654 12334 4667 12332 4667 12307 4657 12309 4660 12323
4654 12323
$$
WAC067-100312-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0102.000000T0000Z-151212T0831Z/
/CGMW1.3.ER.151209T0815Z.151210T1200Z.151211T2331Z.NO/
1113 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
...Flood Warning extended until late Friday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chehalis River near Grand Mound
* Until late Friday night.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 17.2 feet
around 4 AM Thursday. The river will fall below flood stage Friday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.5 feet...the Chehalis River in Thurston County will
flood several roads in Independence Valley with swiftly moving
water including SR-12 and James...Independence...Moon and Anderson
Roads. Flood waters will cut off access to and from Chehalis
Reservation and inundate nearby farm lands. Some residential
structures may be threatened.
&&
LAT...LON 4672 12305 4677 12315 4682 12340 4693 12318 4690 12304
4681 12289
$$
WAC027-100312-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0121.000000T0000Z-151213T2024Z/
/CRPW1.2.ER.151209T1256Z.151211T1200Z.151213T1124Z.NO/
1113 AM PST WED DEC 9 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chehalis River at Porter
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 23.1 feet
around 4 AM Friday. The river will fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...feet...the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor
will flood numerous farms and roads including SR 12. High tidal
levels at Aberdeen will worsen flooding along the lower reaches.
&&
LAT...LON 4682 12340 4689 12347 4689 12362 4706 12360 4707 12333
4693 12318
$$
jbb484
WGUS86 KSEW 100323
FLSSEW
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
723 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015
...The Flood Warning has ended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Carbon River near Fairfax affecting Pierce County.
Puyallup River near Orting affecting Pierce County.
Puyallup River at Puyallup affecting Pierce County.
Nisqually River near National affecting Lewis and Pierce Counties.
Nisqually River at McKenna affecting Pierce and Thurston Counties.
Deschutes River near Rainier affecting Thurston County.
Cowlitz River at Packwood affecting Lewis County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Cowlitz River at Randle affecting Lewis County.
Skookumchuck River near Centralia affecting Lewis County.
Newaukum R nr Chehalis affecting Lewis County.
Chehalis River at Centralia affecting Lewis County.
Chehalis River near Grand Mound affecting Thurston County.
Chehalis River at Porter affecting Grays Harbor County.
Skookumchuck River near Bucoda affecting Thurston County.
.Flood Bulletin No. 52
Central West Region
Although the threat of significant rainfall has ended, the flood
waters will continue moving downstream for area rivers and
tributaries.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars...vans...or trucks through flooded areas...this is
the cause of most flood related deaths in Washington. Be alert for
rapid changes and monitor developments by listening to NOAA Weather
radio or other local media.
&&
WAC053-100353-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0116.000000T0000Z-151210T0348Z/
/FFXW1.2.ER.151209T0730Z.151209T1330Z.151209T1638Z.NO/
723 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning has ended for
The Carbon River near Fairfax
* At 7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.5 feet.
* Fell below flood stage this morning.
* Forecast...The river fell below flood stage 8:38 AM Wednesday this
morning and will continue to fall.
&&
LAT...LON 4695 12184 4700 12210 4712 12224 4714 12222 4710 12204
4700 12180
$$
WAC053-100353-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-151210T0404Z/
/ORTW1.3.ER.151209T0314Z.151209T1400Z.151209T1835Z.NO/
723 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning has ended for
The Puyallup River near Orting
* At 6:00 PM Wednesday the flow was 5420 cfs.
* Flood flow is 10000 cfs.
* Fell below flood flow late this morning.
* Forecast...The river fell below flood stage 10:35 AM Wednesday and
will continue to fall.
&&
LAT...LON 4692 12227 4705 12228 4712 12233 4724 12219 4715 12214
4700 12207
$$
WAC053-100353-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0123.000000T0000Z-151210T0612Z/
/PUYW1.1.ER.151209T1412Z.151209T1815Z.151209T2124Z.NO/
723 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning has ended for
The Puyallup River at Puyallup
* At 6:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 23.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.2 feet.
* Fell below flood stage early this afternoon.
* Forecast...The river fell below flood stage 1:24 PM Wednesday
early this afternoon and will continue to fall.
&&
LAT...LON 4712 12233 4717 12245 4728 12256 4739 12237 4732 12229
4724 12219
$$
WAC041-053-100353-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0111.000000T0000Z-151210T1055Z/
/NISW1.3.ER.151208T2248Z.151209T0900Z.151209T1902Z.NO/
723 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning has ended for
The Nisqually River near National
* At 6:00 PM Wednesday the flow was 4066 cfs.
* Flood flow is 8000 cfs.
* Fell below flood flow late this morning.
* Forecast...The river fell below flood stage 11:02 AM Wednesday and
will continue to fall.
&&
LAT...LON 4674 12165 4664 12189 4670 12227 4683 12213 4681 12198
4683 12187
$$
WAC053-067-100353-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0126.000000T0000Z-151211T2207Z/
/MKNW1.1.ER.151210T0225Z.000000T0000Z.151210T0231Z.NO/
723 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning has ended for
The Nisqually River at McKenna
* At 7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage this evening.
* Forecast...The river fell below flood stage 6:31 PM Wednesday this
evening and will continue to fall.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...the Nisqually River will flood at the lower
end near the mouth. High tide levels on Puget Sound may increase
the amount of flooding. The Nisqually River will also spill over
its banks between La Grande and McKenna.
&&
LAT...LON 4676 12237 4687 12266 4709 12284 4713 12259 4698 12249
4687 12222
$$
WAC067-100353-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0118.000000T0000Z-151210T1126Z/
/DSRW1.1.ER.151209T0528Z.151209T1800Z.151209T2354Z.NO/
723 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning has ended for
The Deschutes River near Rainier
* At 6:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage late this afternoon.
* Forecast...The river fell below flood stage 3:54 PM Wednesday late
this afternoon and will continue to fall.
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12250 4690 12290 4704 12296 4704 12284 4695 12272
4683 12244
$$
WAC041-100353-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0112.000000T0000Z-151210T0719Z/
/PACW1.2.ER.151209T0106Z.151209T1030Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
723 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning has ended for
The Cowlitz River at Packwood
* At 7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 5.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4664 12146 4653 12160 4646 12173 4660 12182 4667 12173
4674 12164
$$
WAC041-101122-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0106.000000T0000Z-151211T0324Z/
/RAWW1.3.ER.151209T0055Z.151209T2215Z.151210T1824Z.NO/
723 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Cowlitz River at Randle
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 23.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river crested at 24.1 feet at 2 PM Wednesday and
will continue to fall to below flood stage Thursday late morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...the Cowlitz River will cause major flooding
from the vicinity of Randle downstream through Riffe Lake...with
dangerous inundation of many roads including US Highway 12...
residential and commercial areas...and farms. Flooding will occur
all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other
streams within and near the Cowlitz River Basin.
&&
LAT...LON 4645 12180 4645 12194 4640 12219 4654 12220 4659 12198
4661 12183
$$
WAC067-101122-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-151211T0453Z/
/BCDW1.2.ER.151209T0543Z.151210T0030Z.151210T1953Z.NO/
723 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Skookumchuck River near Bucoda
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 6:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 16.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river crested at 16.6 feet at 4 PM Wednesday and
will continue to fall to below flood stage Thursday late morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County
will flood several residential and business areas around Bucoda.
Flood waters will cover many roads
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12251 4676 12274 4672 12286 4681 12293 4688 12278
4692 12260
$$
WAC041-101122-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0130.151210T0357Z-151210T1845Z/
/CTAW1.1.ER.151210T0357Z.151210T0600Z.151210T0945Z.NO/
723 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Skookumchuck River near Centralia
* From 8 PM Wednesday until Thursday morning.
* At 6:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 84.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 85.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage around 8 PM
Wednesday and crest near 85.2 feet around 10 PM Wednesday. The
river will fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 85.0 feet...the Skookumchuck River in Lewis County will
flood several roads and farm lands near Centralia. A stage of 85.2
feet corresponds to a Phase II flood in the Lewis County flood
system.
&&
LAT...LON 4672 12286 4667 12291 4664 12305 4678 12308 4679 12300
4681 12293
$$
WAC041-101122-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-151210T1322Z/
/NEWW1.1.ER.151209T0033Z.151209T1745Z.151210T0422Z.NO/
723 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Newaukum R nr Chehalis
* Until late tonight.
* At 6:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river crested at 12.3 feet at 10 AM Wednesday and
will continue to fall to below flood stage tonight.
* Impact...At 10.5 feet...flood waters will inundate many roads and
residential and commercial areas along the Newaukum River and its
forks. Flooding in some areas may be deep and hazardous especially
near rivers. Impacted roadways and surrounding areas include
Jackson Hwy. and Tune...Rush...Sommerville...Griel...Hamilton...
Tauscher...Guerrier...Kirkland...Macomber...Rice...Senn...Lucas
Creek...Middle Fork and North Fork Roads. A stage of 10.5 on the
Newaukum roughly corresponds to Phase 2 flood in the Lewis County
flood system.
&&
LAT...LON 4657 12248 4652 12289 4662 12305 4675 12295 4668 12286
4676 12264
$$
WAC041-101122-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0129.151210T0316Z-151211T0728Z/
/CENW1.1.ER.151210T0038Z.151210T1200Z.151210T2228Z.NO/
723 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chehalis River at Centralia
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 65.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 65.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 66.2 feet
around 4 AM Thursday. The river will fall below flood stage
Thursday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 65.0 feet...the Chehalis River in Lewis County will
cause shallow flooding of farm lands and some roads. Roads include
Airport Rd, Florida Ave in Chehalis and Military Rd in Centralia. A
stage of 65 feet corresponds to a Phase I flood in the Lewis County
flood warning system.
&&
LAT...LON 4657 12309 4670 12310 4678 12313 4681 12289 4672 12286
4658 12285
$$
WAC067-101122-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0102.000000T0000Z-151212T0820Z/
/CGMW1.3.ER.151209T0815Z.151210T1200Z.151211T2320Z.NO/
723 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chehalis River near Grand Mound
* Until late Friday night.
* At 7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 17.1 feet
around 4 AM Thursday. The river will fall below flood stage Friday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.5 feet...the Chehalis River in Thurston County will
flood several roads in Independence Valley with swiftly moving
water including SR-12 and James...Independence...Moon and Anderson
Roads. Flood waters will cut off access to and from Chehalis
Reservation and inundate nearby farm lands. Some residential
structures may be threatened.
&&
LAT...LON 4672 12305 4677 12315 4682 12340 4693 12318 4690 12304
4681 12289
$$
WAC027-101122-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0121.000000T0000Z-151213T2037Z/
/CRPW1.1.ER.151209T1256Z.151211T1200Z.151213T1137Z.NO/
723 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chehalis River at Porter
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 6:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 21.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 22.9 feet
around 4 AM Friday. The river will fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor will
flood pasture lands and many roads...including SR 12 between
Oakville and Rochester. High tidal levels at Aberdeen will worsen
flooding along the lower reaches.
&&
LAT...LON 4682 12340 4689 12347 4689 12362 4706 12360 4707 12333
4693 12318
$$880
WGUS86 KSEW 101112
FLSSEW
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
312 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015
...The Flood Warning has ended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skookumchuck River near Centralia affecting Lewis County.
Newaukum River nr Chehalis affecting Lewis County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Cowlitz River at Randle affecting Lewis County.
Skookumchuck River near Bucoda affecting Thurston County.
Chehalis River at Centralia affecting Lewis County.
Chehalis River near Grand Mound affecting Thurston County.
Chehalis River at Porter affecting Grays Harbor County.
.Flood Bulletin No. 56
South West Region
The Chehalis river will crest this morning at Centralia. The crest will move
downstream reaching Grays Harbor on Saturday. Other rivers are receding this
morning and will continue to recede today.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars...vans...or trucks through flooded areas...this is
the cause of most flood related deaths in Washington. Be alert for
rapid changes and monitor developments by listening to NOAA Weather
radio or other local media.
&&
WAC041-101912-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0106.000000T0000Z-151211T0357Z/
/RAWW1.3.ER.151209T0055Z.151209T2215Z.151210T1857Z.NO/
312 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Cowlitz River at Randle
* Until this afternoon.
* At 2:00 AM Thursday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to fall to below
flood stage late this morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...the Cowlitz River will cause major flooding
from the vicinity of Randle downstream through Riffe Lake...with
dangerous inundation of many roads including US Highway 12...
residential and commercial areas...and farms. Flooding will occur
all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other
streams within and near the Cowlitz River Basin.
&&
LAT...LON 4645 12180 4645 12194 4640 12219 4654 12220 4659 12198
4661 12183
$$
WAC067-101912-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-151211T0409Z/
/BCDW1.2.ER.151209T0543Z.151210T0030Z.151210T1909Z.NO/
312 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Skookumchuck River near Bucoda
* Until this afternoon.
* At 2:45 AM Thursday the stage was 15.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river crested at 16.6 feet at 4 PM Wednesday and
will continue to fall to below flood stage late this morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County
will flood several residential and business areas around Bucoda.
Flood waters will cover many roads
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12251 4676 12274 4672 12286 4681 12293 4688 12278
4692 12260
$$
WAC041-101142-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0130.000000T0000Z-151210T1845Z/
/CTAW1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
312 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Skookumchuck River near Centralia
* At 12:30 AM Thursday the stage was 84.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 85.0 feet.
* The river crested near 84.9 feet around 10:30 pm Wednesday.
* Forecast...the river will continue to recede today.
* Impact...At 83.2 feet...the Skookumchuck River in Lewis county will
spill into low areas along the river near Centralia. This river
level on the Skookumchuck corresponds to a Phase I flood in the
Lewis County flood system.
&&
LAT...LON 4672 12286 4667 12291 4664 12305 4678 12308 4679 12300
4681 12293
$$
WAC041-101142-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-151210T1322Z/
/NEWW1.1.ER.151209T0033Z.151209T1745Z.151210T0408Z.NO/
312 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015
The Flood Warning has ended for
The Newaukum River nr Chehalis
* At 2:45 AM Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Fell below flood stage last night.
* Forecast...The river fell below flood stage around 8 pm last
night and will continue to fall.
&&
LAT...LON 4657 12248 4652 12289 4662 12305 4675 12295 4668 12286
4676 12264
$$
WAC041-101911-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0129.000000T0000Z-151211T0942Z/
/CENW1.1.ER.151210T0038Z.151210T1200Z.151211T0042Z.NO/
312 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chehalis River at Centralia
* Until late tonight.
* At 11:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 66.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 65.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 66.7 feet
around 7 AM today. The river will fall below flood stage tonight.
* Impact...At 65.0 feet...the Chehalis River in Lewis County will
cause shallow flooding of farm lands and some roads. Roads include
Airport Rd, Florida Ave in Chehalis and Military Rd in Centralia. A
stage of 65 feet corresponds to a Phase I flood in the Lewis County
flood warning system.
&&
LAT...LON 4657 12309 4670 12310 4678 12313 4681 12289 4672 12286
4658 12285
$$
WAC067-101911-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0102.000000T0000Z-151212T0812Z/
/CGMW1.3.ER.151209T0815Z.151210T1200Z.151211T2312Z.NO/
312 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chehalis River near Grand Mound
* Until late Friday night.
* At 2:00 AM Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 17.1 feet
around 7 AM today. The river will fall below flood stage Friday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.5 feet...the Chehalis River in Thurston County will
flood several roads in Independence Valley with swiftly moving
water including SR-12 and James...Independence...Moon and Anderson
Roads. Flood waters will cut off access to and from Chehalis
Reservation and inundate nearby farm lands. Some residential
structures may be threatened.
&&
LAT...LON 4672 12305 4677 12315 4682 12340 4693 12318 4690 12304
4681 12289
$$
WAC027-101911-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0121.000000T0000Z-151213T1927Z/
/CRPW1.1.ER.151209T1256Z.151211T1200Z.151213T1027Z.NO/
312 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Chehalis River at Porter
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 2:45 AM Thursday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 22.9 feet
around 4 AM Friday. The river will fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor will
flood pasture lands and many roads...including SR 12 between
Oakville and Rochester. High tidal levels at Aberdeen will worsen
flooding along the lower reaches.
&&
LAT...LON 4682 12340 4689 12347 4689 12362 4706 12360 4707 12333
4693 12318
$$What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Seattle, WA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Dec 8, 8:45 AM PST, 3 hours 27 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 8, 8:45 AM PST, 3 hours 27 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
845 AM PST TUE DEC 8 2015
.SYNOPSIS...A STRONG PACIFIC FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL BRING RAIN AND WIND
WITH HIGH SNOW LEVELS TODAY. A WAVE DEVELOPING ON THE FRONT WILL
GIVE ANOTHER ROUND OF RAIN AND WIND TO THE AREA TONIGHT. COOLER AND
SHOWERY WEATHER WILL CONTINUE WEDNESDAY THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK AS A
SERIES OF SYSTEMS MOVE ACROSS THE AREA.
&&
.SHORT TERM...A STRONG FRONTAL SYSTEM IS MOVING THROUGH WESTERN WA THIS
MORNING. THERE ARE WIND ADVISORIES FOR PORTIONS OF WRN WA AND A HIGH
WIND WARNING ON THE COAST AND FOR THE SAN JUANS AND WESTERN WHATCOM
COUNTY. THE STRONGEST PRESSURE FALLS HAVE SHIFTED ACROSS VANCOUVER
ISLAND AND THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL PEAK IN AN HOUR OR TWO ON THE
COAST AND AROUND MIDDAY FOR THE NW INTERIOR. IT IS RAINING AROUND A
QUARTER INCH AN HOUR AT PARADISE...HEAVIER RAIN THAN THAT WAS FALLING
AT SNOQUALMIE...BAKER WAS ONLY GETTING .15 TO .2 AN HOUR THIS MORNING.
AFTER THIS FIRST SURGE OF RAIN AND WIND MOVES THROUGH TODAY THERE
WILL PROBABLY BE A RELATIVE LULL BEFORE THE NEXT FRONTAL WAVE MOVES
IN TONIGHT...THERE IS A HIGH WIND WATCH UP FOR THE COAST WITH THIS
SECOND SYSTEM. WEDNESDAY WILL FEATURE STRONG ONSHORE FLOW AND SHOWERS
BEHIND THE FRONTAL SYSTEM. THEN ANOTHER STRONG FRONTAL SYSTEM ARRIVES
LATE WED NITE AND THU MORNING...THE GFS KEEPS THE DEEP MAIN PARENT LOW
WELL ENOUGH OFFSHORE BUT DEVELOPS A COMPACT 981MB SECONDARY LOW AND PUTS
THAT ON THE NORTH WA COAST BY DAYBREAK THURSDAY.
.LONG TERM...A COOL AND SHOWER AND BREEZY PERIOD IS EXPECTED FRIDAY
THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK AS A SERIES OF SYSTEMS MOVE THOUGH THE AREA.
NO CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE PREVIOUS LONG TERM FORECAST. ALBRECHT
&&
.AVIATION...STRONG WESTERLY FLOW WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE PAC NW
TODAY WITH RAIN ACROSS WESTERN WA. THE AIR MASS IS MOIST AND STABLE
WITH A MIX OF CONDITIONS OVER THE AREA...WITH MAINLY VFR TO MVFR
AROUND THE SOUND AND COASTAL LOCATIONS DROPPING DOWN INTO IFR.
CORRELATING WITH CURRENT RADAR IMAGERY...IFR CONDITIONS ARE CONFINED
TO AREAS OF HEAVIEST RAINFALL. AS FORECAST IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN
FAIRLY STATIC FOR MUCH OF THE DAY...A COMBINATION OF GUSTY SOUTH
WINDS ALONG THE COAST AND INTERIOR AND RAIN CONTINUING...NOT
EXPECTING MUCH CHANGE IN CIGS TODAY AND TONIGHT. 33/SMR
KSEA...RAIN WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT MUCH OF THE DAY. CIGS NEAR 3000
FT BUT LOWERING TO MVFR IN MODERATE RA. SURFACE WINDS ARE FROM THE
SOUTH...GUSTING TO 30 KT THIS AFTERNOON. MAY TAPER OFF SLIGHTLY
THIS EVENING...BUT GUSTS POSSIBLE AGAIN TONIGHT. 33/SMR
&&
.MARINE...GALE FORCE WINDS ARE LIKELY OVER MUCH OF THE WATERS TODAY
AS A PASSING WARM FRONT THIS MORNING IS FOLLOWED BY A COLD FRONT
THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL BRIEFLY EASE THIS EVENING...THEN INCREASE
AGAIN OVERNIGHT AS A SURFACE LOW TRACKS NORTH OVER THE COASTAL
WATERS. THIS SYSTEM WILL PUSH ANOTHER COLD FRONT INLAND EARLY
WEDNESDAY. A STRONG PACIFIC FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL IMPACT THE REGION ON
THURSDAY FOR MORE GALES AND SEAS BUILDING TO 25 TO 30 FEET.
THE TIDAL ANOMALIES CONTINUED TO RUN ABOUT 1.5 FEET. EXPECT THE
TIDES TO CONTINUE RUNNING HIGHER THAN THE PREDICTION THE NEXT
SEVERAL DAYS TO THE EFFECTS OF PERSISTENT LOW PRESSURE. A COASTAL
FLOOD WATCH MAY BE NEEDED FOR THE COAST ON THU IF THE WAVE WATCH
MODEL CONTINUES TO ADVERTISE LARGE SWELLS OF 25 TO 30 FEET REACHING
THE COAST LATE THU. 33/SMR
&&
.HYDROLOGY...ANOTHER STRONG WARM FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH WESTERN
WASHINGTON TODAY...THE THIRD IN QUICK SUCCESSION AND THE STRONGEST
ONE IN THE SERIES. WEST-SOUTHWEST 850 MB FLOW OF 45 TO 60 KT...DEEP
MOISTURE...AND SNOW LEVELS RISING TO AROUND 8000 FT WILL BRING HEAVY
RAINFALL TO THE LOWLANDS AND ESPECIALLY THE MOUNTAINS DURING THE
NEXT 24 HOURS. ROUGHLY 3 TO 7 INCHES OF RAIN WILL FALL OVER THE
OLYMPICS AND WEST SLOPES CASCADES DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS...WITH
LOCALLY AROUND 10 INCHES AT MOUNT RAINIER.
THE SNOW LEVEL WILL RISE TO AROUND 8000 FT TODAY...THEN FALL SLOWLY
LATE TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY AS PRECIPITATION DECREASES. BY LATE
WEDNESDAY THE SNOW LEVEL SHOULD BE AROUND 3500 FT.
MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING IS LIKELY ON MOST OF OUR RIVERS. MOST
WILL REACH FLOOD STAGE LATER TODAY OR TONIGHT...THEN CREST AT THEIR
MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY OR WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
AS OF 8 AM FLOOD WARNINGS WERE IN EFFECT FOR THE SKOKOMISH...
SATSOP...TOLT...ELWHA...SOUTH FORK NOOKSACK...NORTH FORK STILLAGUAMISH...
STILLAGAUMISH...AND CHEHALIS RIVERS. WARNINGS FOR MANY OTHER RIVERS WILL
BE ISSUED DURING THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS. IN ADDITION A FLOOD WATCH
IS IN EFFECT FOR OUR ENTIRE FORECAST AREA EXCEPT KITSAP...ISLAND AND
SAN JUAN COUNTIES.
IN ADDITION HEAVY RAIN OVER THE WESTERN WASHINGTON LOWLANDS --
ROUGHLY 1 TO 3 INCHES MORE IN THE INTERIOR AND 1.5 INCHES AT THE
COAST -- WILL LIKELY TRIGGER MORE LANDSLIDES. MCDONNAL
&&
.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...FLOOD WATCH FROM 6 AM PST THIS MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON FOR ADMIRALTY INLET AREA-BELLEVUE AND VICINITY-
CASCADES OF PIERCE AND LEWIS COUNTIES-CASCADES OF SNOHOMISH
AND KING COUNTIES-CASCADES OF WHATCOM AND SKAGIT COUNTIES-
CENTRAL COAST-EAST PUGET SOUND LOWLANDS-EASTERN STRAIT OF
JUAN DE FUCA-EVERETT AND VICINITY-HOOD CANAL AREA-LOWER
CHEHALIS VALLEY AREA-NORTH COAST-OLYMPICS-SEATTLE AND
VICINITY-SOUTHWEST INTERIOR-TACOMA AREA-WESTERN SKAGIT
COUNTY-WESTERN STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-WESTERN WHATCOM
COUNTY.
WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON FOR ADMIRALTY INLET
AREA-BELLEVUE AND VICINITY-BREMERTON AND VICINITY-EAST
PUGET SOUND LOWLANDS-EVERETT AND VICINITY-HOOD CANAL AREA-
-SEATTLE AND VICINITY-SOUTHWEST INTERIOR-
TACOMA AREA-WESTERN SKAGIT COUNTY.
HIGH WIND WARNING UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON FOR CENTRAL
COAST-NORTH COAST AND UNTIL 3 PM FOR THE SAN JUANS AND
WESTERN WHATCOM COUNTY.
HIGH WIND WATCH FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR
CENTRAL COAST-NORTH COAST.
PZ...GALE WARNINGS ALL WATERS EXCEPT CENTRAL STRAIT.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CENTRAL STRAIT.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ROUGH BAR GRAYS HARBOR BAR.
&&
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
AN ILLUSTRATED VERSION OF THIS FORECAST DISCUSSION CAN BE SEEN
ATWWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE/GAFD/LATEST_WEBAFD.HTMLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 4:03 PM PST | Gale Watch | SEW | 5 hr | |
| Dec 7, 4:03 PM PST | Gale Warning | SEW | 4 days | |
| Dec 7, 4:03 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 5 hr | |
| Dec 7, 4:03 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory for Hazardous Seas | SEW | 5 hr | |
| Dec 8, 2:50 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 30 hr | |
| Dec 8, 3:47 AM PST | High Wind Watch | SEW | 11 hr | |
| Dec 8, 5:16 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | King | 43 hr |
| Dec 8, 7:59 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Snohomish | 40 hr |
| Dec 8, 7:59 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Snohomish | 47 hr |
| Dec 8, 7:59 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Thurston | 5 days |
| Dec 8, 7:59 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Clallam | 31 hr |
| Dec 8, 7:59 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Whatcom | 35 hr |
| Dec 8, 8:44 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Snohomish | 46 hr |
| Dec 8, 8:44 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | King | 44 hr |
| Dec 8, 8:44 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | King | 66 hr |
| Dec 8, 8:44 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Lewis | 68 hr |
| Dec 8, 10:45 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Whatcom | 39 hr |
| Dec 8, 10:45 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Skagit | 55 hr |
| Dec 8, 10:45 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Snohomish | 65 hr |
| Dec 8, 10:45 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Snohomish | 3 days |
| Dec 8, 12:12 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Lewis, Pierce | 42 hr |
| Dec 8, 12:12 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Lewis | 35 hr |
| Dec 8, 2:46 PM PST | Wind Advisory | SEW | 15 hr | |
| Dec 8, 3:07 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Snohomish | 24 hr |
| Dec 8, 3:07 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | King | 3 days |
| Dec 8, 3:07 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Pierce | 29 hr |
| Dec 8, 3:07 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Pierce | 28 hr |
| Dec 8, 3:07 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Thurston | 38 hr |
| Dec 8, 3:07 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Thurston | 51 hr |
| Dec 8, 3:07 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Lewis | 29 hr |
| Dec 8, 3:14 PM PST | Coastal Flood Watch | SEW | 23 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.