Alert archive / Washington / River Flood Warnings in 2020
River Flood Warning 21, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this river flood warning at Jan 23, 2020, 2:41 PM PST for Grays Harbor County, Washington. It took effect at Jan 23, 2020, 4:08 PM PST. It was in force for 28 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 23, 2020, 2:41 PM PST (22:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 23, 2020, 4:08 PM PST
- Expired
- Jan 24, 2020, 8:20 PM PST
- In force
- 28 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Grays Harbor County, WA
The radar
The Langley Hill radar (KLGX), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Satsop River near Satsop (SATW1). The gauge peaked at 39.46 ft at Jan 23, 2020, 11:00 PM PST.
- Action stage
- 36 ft
- Minor stage
- 38 ft
- Moderate stage
- 40 ft
- Major stage
- 42 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 12035000, 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.
159
WGUS46 KSEW 232241
FLWSEW
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Seattle WA
241 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2020
...The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a flood warning
for the following rivers in Washington...
Satsop River Near Satsop affecting Grays Harbor County
Rain the last 6 hours or so came in heavier than than previously
thought and will drive the Satsop River above flood stage this
afternoon. The river has crested upstream so it won't be going up
much higher but enough to exceed flood stage.
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.
&&
WAC027-240739-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FL.W.0021.200124T0008Z-200125T0420Z/
/SATW1.1.ER.200124T0008Z.200124T1200Z.200124T1920Z.NO/
241 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2020
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Satsop River Near Satsop
* until Friday evening.
* At 2:15 PM Thursday the stage was 37.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage around 4 PM
Thursday and crest near 38.8 feet around 4 AM Friday. The river
will fall below flood stage Friday late morning.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet, the Satsop River will flood low pasture lands
and some roads along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4696 12345 4696 12354 4702 12354 4708 12354 4708 12345
4702 12345
$$5 follow-up statements
955
WGUS86 KSEW 240033
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
433 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Stillaguamish River At Arlington affecting Snohomish County
Bogachiel River Near La Push affecting Clallam County
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County
Satsop River Near Satsop affecting Grays Harbor County
Heavy rainfall will continue across Western Washington through tonight, with flooding continuing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars...vans...or trucks through flooded areas...this is
the cause of most flood related deaths in Washington. Be alert for
rapid changes and monitor developments by listening to NOAA Weather
radio or other local media.
&&
WAC009-240931-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-200124T1002Z/
/BOGW1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
433 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bogachiel River Near La Push
* Until late tonight.
* At 3:30 PM Thursday the stage was 36.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
* The river remains slightly below flood stage, but with addtional rainfall expected this evening, a rise above flood stage remains possible. Therefore, the warning remains in effect at this time.
&&
LAT...LON 4789 12440 4789 12453 4789 12463 4795 12467 4796 12455
4798 12443
$$
WAC045-240931-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200126T1555Z/
/SRPW1.2.ER.200122T0141Z.200124T0600Z.200126T0655Z.NR/
433 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Skokomish River At Potlatch
* From 6 PM Tuesday until Sunday morning.
* At 4:15 PM Thursday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 17.8 feet
late Thursday night. The river will fall below flood stage
Saturday night.
* Impact...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate
flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some
residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the
Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley
road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
&&
LAT...LON 4744 12326 4733 12321 4736 12317 4733 12308 4721 12321
4738 12340
$$
WAC027-240931-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200125T0420Z/
/SATW1.1.ER.200123T2242Z.200124T1200Z.200124T1920Z.NO/
433 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Satsop River Near Satsop
* Until Friday evening.
* At 4:15 PM Thursday the stage was 38.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 38.8 feet
early Friday morning. The river will likely fall below flood stage Friday
late morning.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet, the Satsop River will flood low pasture lands
and some roads along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4696 12345 4696 12354 4702 12354 4708 12354 4708 12345
4702 12345
$$
WAC061-240931-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0022.200124T0133Z-200125T0739Z/
/ARLW1.1.ER.200124T0133Z.200124T1200Z.200124T1939Z.NO/
433 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Stillaguamish River At Arlington
* From 6 PM Thursday until Friday evening.
* At 4:10 PM Thursday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage around 6 PM
Thursday and crest near 15.1 feet around 4 AM Friday. The river
will fall below flood stage Friday late morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, the Stillaguamish River will locally spill
over its banks. Minor flooding around Silvana will occur...
including over Pioneer Highway. A stage of 14 feet on the
Stillaguamish River corresponds roughly to Phase 2 in the Snohomish
County Flood program.
&&
LAT...LON 4816 12211 4817 12223 4816 12237 4826 12240 4823 12224
4824 12214
$$427
WGUS86 KSEW 240831
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1231 AM PST Fri Jan 24 2020
...The Flood Warning has ended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Bogachiel River Near La Push affecting Clallam County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Satsop River Near Satsop affecting Grays Harbor County
Stillaguamish River At Arlington affecting Snohomish County
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County
Showers will continue today with flooding continuing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars...vans...or trucks through flooded areas...this is
the cause of most flood related deaths in Washington. Be alert for
rapid changes and monitor developments by listening to NOAA Weather
radio or other local media.
&&
WAC009-240901-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-200124T1002Z/
/BOGW1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1231 AM PST Fri Jan 24 2020
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Bogachiel River Near La Push
* At 11:30 PM Thursday the stage was 35.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4789 12440 4789 12453 4789 12463 4795 12467 4796 12455
4798 12443
$$
WAC045-241729-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200126T1555Z/
/SRPW1.2.ER.200122T0141Z.200124T0445Z.200126T0655Z.NR/
1231 AM PST Fri Jan 24 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Skokomish River At Potlatch
* From 6 PM Tuesday until Sunday morning.
* At 12:00 AM Friday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river crested at 17.8 feet at 9 PM Thursday and will
continue to fall to below flood stage Saturday night.
* Impact...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate
flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some
residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the
Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley
road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
&&
LAT...LON 4744 12326 4733 12321 4736 12317 4733 12308 4721 12321
4738 12340
$$
WAC027-241729-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200125T1149Z/
/SATW1.1.ER.200123T2242Z.200124T1200Z.200125T0249Z.NO/
1231 AM PST Fri Jan 24 2020
...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Satsop River Near Satsop
* Until late tonight.
* At 11:15 PM Thursday the stage was 39.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 39.6 feet
around 4 AM Friday. The river will fall below flood stage this
evening.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet, the Satsop River will flood low pasture lands
and some roads along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4696 12345 4696 12354 4702 12354 4708 12354 4708 12345
4702 12345
$$
WAC061-241729-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-200125T0443Z/
/ARLW1.1.ER.200124T0101Z.200124T1200Z.200124T1643Z.NO/
1231 AM PST Fri Jan 24 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Stillaguamish River At Arlington
* Until this evening.
* At 12:10 AM Friday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 14.8 feet
around 4 AM Friday. The river will fall below flood stage this
morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, the Stillaguamish River will locally spill
over its banks. Minor flooding around Silvana will occur...
including over Pioneer Highway. A stage of 14 feet on the
Stillaguamish River corresponds roughly to Phase 2 in the Snohomish
County Flood program.
&&
LAT...LON 4816 12211 4817 12223 4816 12237 4826 12240 4823 12224
4824 12214
$$146
WGUS86 KSEW 241719
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
919 AM PST Fri Jan 24 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County
Satsop River Near Satsop affecting Grays Harbor County
!** Insert general hydrometeorological synopsis here. (observed
and predicted rainfall and contributing conditions in affected
basins) **!
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars...vans...or trucks through flooded areas...this is
the cause of most flood related deaths in Washington. Be alert for
rapid changes and monitor developments by listening to NOAA Weather
radio or other local media.
&&
WAC045-250118-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SRPW1.2.ER.200122T0141Z.200124T0445Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
919 AM PST Fri Jan 24 2020
...Flood Warning extended until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Skokomish River At Potlatch
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM Friday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to fall.
* Impact...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate
flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some
residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the
Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley
road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
&&
LAT...LON 4744 12326 4733 12321 4736 12317 4733 12308 4721 12321
4738 12340
$$
WAC027-250118-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200125T0912Z/
/SATW1.1.ER.200123T2242Z.200124T0715Z.200125T0012Z.NO/
919 AM PST Fri Jan 24 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Satsop River Near Satsop
* Until late tonight.
* At 8:15 AM Friday the stage was 38.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river crested at 39.5 feet at 11 PM Thursday and
will continue to fall to below flood stage late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet, the Satsop River will flood low pasture lands
and some roads along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4696 12345 4696 12354 4702 12354 4708 12354 4708 12345
4702 12345
$$324
WGUS86 KSEW 241720 CCA
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
919 AM PST Fri Jan 24 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County
Satsop River Near Satsop affecting Grays Harbor County
Rivers coming off of the Olympics will continue to recede today.
Scattered showers will continue today with a weak storm Saturday
morning and a wetter one Sunday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars...vans...or trucks through flooded areas...this is
the cause of most flood related deaths in Washington. Be alert for
rapid changes and monitor developments by listening to NOAA Weather
radio or other local media.
&&
WAC045-250118-
/O.COR.KSEW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SRPW1.2.ER.200122T0141Z.200124T0445Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
919 AM PST Fri Jan 24 2020
...Flood Warning extended until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Skokomish River At Potlatch
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM Friday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to fall. The
falling river level will slow Saturday and Sunday, remaining above
flood stage.
* Impact...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate
flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some
residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the
Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley
road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
&&
LAT...LON 4744 12326 4733 12321 4736 12317 4733 12308 4721 12321
4738 12340
$$
WAC027-250118-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200125T0912Z/
/SATW1.1.ER.200123T2242Z.200124T0715Z.200125T0012Z.NO/
919 AM PST Fri Jan 24 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Satsop River Near Satsop
* Until late tonight.
* At 8:15 AM Friday the stage was 38.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river crested at 39.5 feet at 11 PM Thursday and
will continue to fall to below flood stage late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet, the Satsop River will flood low pasture lands
and some roads along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4696 12345 4696 12354 4702 12354 4708 12354 4708 12345
4702 12345
$$849
WGUS86 KSEW 250056
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
455 PM PST Fri Jan 24 2020
...The Flood Warning has ended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Satsop River Near Satsop affecting Grays Harbor County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County
Showers will continue through the weekend and have a slowing effect
on the recession of the Skokomish river and it will stay above flood
stage for a few more days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars...vans...or trucks through flooded areas...this is
the cause of most flood related deaths in Washington. Be alert for
rapid changes and monitor developments by listening to NOAA Weather
radio or other local media.
&&
WAC045-251751-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SRPW1.2.ER.200122T0141Z.200124T0445Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
455 PM PST Fri Jan 24 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Skokomish River At Potlatch
* Until further notice.
* At 4:45 PM Friday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall slowly tonight with a
brief pause Saturday. the river will oscillate just below moderate
stage.
* Impact...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate
flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some
residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the
Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley
road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
&&
LAT...LON 4744 12326 4733 12321 4736 12317 4733 12308 4721 12321
4738 12340
$$
WAC027-250125-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200125T0912Z/
/SATW1.1.ER.200123T2242Z.200124T0715Z.200124T2138Z.NO/
455 PM PST Fri Jan 24 2020
The Flood Warning has ended for
The Satsop River Near Satsop
* At 4:15 PM Friday the stage was 37.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage early this afternoon and will continue to
fall.
* Forecast...The river fell below flood stage 1:38 PM Friday early
this afternoon and will continue to fall.
&&
LAT...LON 4696 12345 4696 12354 4702 12354 4708 12354 4708 12345
4702 12345
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 12:08 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 19 hr | |
| Jan 23, 8:17 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Clallam | 18 hr |
| Jan 23, 2:26 PM PST | Coastal Flood Advisory | SEW | San Juan | 17 hr |
| Jan 23, 3:30 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Snohomish | 15 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.