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River Flood Warning 12, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this river flood warning at Jan 12, 2021, 1:42 PM PST for King County, Washington. It took effect at Jan 13, 2021, 1:07 AM PST. It was in force for 31 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 12, 2021, 1:42 PM PST (21:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 13, 2021, 1:07 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 14, 2021, 7:56 AM PST
- In force
- 31 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County King County, WA
The radar
The Seattle radar (KATX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:46 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 Snoqualmie River near Carnation (CRNW1). The gauge peaked at 55.32 ft at Jan 13, 2021, 7:00 PM PST.
- Action stage
- 50.7 ft
- Minor stage
- 54 ft
- Moderate stage
- 56 ft
- Major stage
- 58 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 12149000, 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.
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WGUS46 KSEW 122142
FLWSEW
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Seattle WA
142 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021
...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Washington...
Tolt River Above Carnation affecting King County.
Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls affecting King County.
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
.Heavy rain occurred overnight and this morning. There is a lull in
the precipitation this afternoon with heavy rain resuming tonight.
This will drive the Tolt and Snoqualmie rivers above flood stage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this evening at 945 PM PST.
&&
WAC033-130545-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FL.W.0010.210112T2241Z-210114T0753Z/
/TOLW1.1.ER.210112T2241Z.210113T1800Z.210113T2252Z.NO/
142 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Tolt River Above Carnation.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 1:15 PM PST Tuesday the flow was 3890.0 cfs.
* Flood flow is 5000.0 cfs.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon to
6003.5 cfs late this afternoon. It will then fall to 5858.3 cfs
and begin rising again late this evening. It will rise to 6762.1
cfs late tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 5000.0 cfs, the Tolt River will flood Tolt River Rd NE
and many driveways. Some homes in the San Souci area could be
inaccessible due to deep and quick flood waters. This river level
on the Tolt corresponds to a phase 3 flood in the King County
flood system.
&&
LAT...LON 4768 12176 4761 12185 4761 12194 4767 12196
4771 12189 4774 12184
$$
WAC033-130545-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FL.W.0011.210113T0408Z-210114T0505Z/
/SQUW1.1.ER.210113T0408Z.210113T1200Z.210113T2004Z.NO/
142 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls.
* From this evening to Wednesday evening.
* At 12:30 PM PST Tuesday the flow was 9930.0 cfs.
* Flood flow is 20000.0 cfs.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 27005.6 cfs late tonight. It will then fall
below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 20000.0 cfs, the Snoqualmie River will cause
widespread flooding of pasture lands and roads along the river
from the town of Snoqualmie downstream through Fall City. Roads
that may become flooded include Fall City-Carnation...Tolt Hill...
and Novelty Flats Roads. This river level on the Snoqualmie
corresponds roughly to a phase 3 flood in the King County flood
system.
&&
LAT...LON 4742 12175 4752 12186 4756 12196 4761 12188
4758 12178 4756 12170
$$
WAC033-130545-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FL.W.0012.210113T0907Z-210115T0632Z/
/CRNW1.2.ER.210113T0907Z.210114T0600Z.210114T1831Z.NO/
142 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Snoqualmie River Near Carnation.
* From late tonight to Thursday evening.
* At 1:15 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 50.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 57.7 feet late tomorrow
evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning.
* Impact...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.
&&
LAT...LON 4756 12196 4770 12204 4784 12202 4783 12194
4771 12193 4761 12188
$$
JBB7 follow-up statements
616
WGUS86 KSEW 130113
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
513 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls affecting King County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Satsop River Near Satsop affecting Grays Harbor County.
Tolt River Above Carnation affecting King County.
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
Chehalis River Above Grand Mound affecting Grays Harbor and
Thurston Counties.
Chehalis River At Porter affecting Grays Harbor County.
.Rainfall will increase in intensity tonight into Wednesday morning,
which will continue to drive rivers higher and renew rises on some.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1045 PM PST.
&&
WAC045-130915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SRPW1.2.ER.210112T0500Z.210112T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
513 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skokomish River At Potlatch.
* Until further notice.
* At 4:45 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:45 PM PST Tuesday was 17.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is cresting now and will fall to 17.1 feet
Friday afternoon.
* 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
$$
WAC033-130915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0011.210113T0414Z-210114T0505Z/
/SQUW1.1.ER.210113T0414Z.210113T1200Z.210113T2004Z.NO/
513 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls.
* From this evening to Wednesday evening.
* At 3:30 PM PST Tuesday the flow was 13100.0 cfs.
* Flood flow is 20000.0 cfs.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 27000 cfs late tonight. It will then fall
below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 20000.0 cfs, the Snoqualmie River will cause
widespread flooding of pasture lands and roads along the river
from the town of Snoqualmie downstream through Fall City. Roads
that may become flooded include Fall City-Carnation...Tolt Hill...
and Novelty Flats Roads. This river level on the Snoqualmie
corresponds roughly to a phase 3 flood in the King County flood
system.
&&
LAT...LON 4742 12175 4752 12186 4756 12196 4761 12188
4758 12178 4756 12170
$$
WAC033-130915-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210114T0753Z/
/TOLW1.1.ER.210113T0307Z.210113T1800Z.210113T2252Z.NO/
513 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tolt River Above Carnation.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 4:15 PM PST Tuesday the flow was 4140.0 cfs.
* Flood flow is 5000.0 cfs.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 6760 cfs late tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 5000.0 cfs, the Tolt River will flood Tolt River Rd NE
and many driveways. Some homes in the San Souci area could be
inaccessible due to deep and quick flood waters. This river level
on the Tolt corresponds to a phase 3 flood in the King County
flood system.
&&
LAT...LON 4768 12176 4761 12185 4761 12194 4767 12196
4771 12189 4774 12184
$$
WAC027-130645-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210113T0639Z/
/SATW1.1.ER.210112T1951Z.210113T0600Z.210113T2005Z.NO/
513 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satsop River Near Satsop.
* Until this evening.
* At 4:15 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 39.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:15 PM PST Tuesday was 39.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest soon around 39.6 feet and then is
expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and
continue falling to 32.4 feet Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 40.0 feet, the Satsop River will flood...inundating
farms...roads...and some residential areas. Erosion will likely
damage some areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4696 12345 4696 12354 4702 12354 4708 12354
4708 12345 4702 12345
$$
WAC033-130915-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0012.210113T0907Z-210115T0632Z/
/CRNW1.2.ER.210113T0907Z.210114T0600Z.210114T1831Z.NO/
513 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snoqualmie River Near Carnation.
* From late tonight to Thursday evening.
* At 4:15 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 51.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 57.7 feet late tomorrow
evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 56.0 feet, the Snoqualmie River will cause widespread
flooding from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall...
inundating much of the farm land and numerous roads.
&&
LAT...LON 4756 12196 4770 12204 4784 12202 4783 12194
4771 12193 4761 12188
$$
WAC027-067-130915-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0013.210113T0938Z-210115T0701Z/
/CGMW1.1.ER.210113T0938Z.210114T0600Z.210114T2200Z.NO/
513 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chehalis River Above Grand Mound.
* From late tonight to Thursday evening.
* At 4:00 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 138.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 141.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 141.9 feet late tomorrow
evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 141.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Thurston County will
flood several roads in Independence Valley including James Road,
Independence Road, and Moon road. Flood waters will also cover
nearby farm lands.
&&
LAT...LON 4672 12305 4677 12315 4682 12340 4693 12318
4690 12304 4681 12289
$$
WAC027-130915-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0014.210113T1308Z-210116T1452Z/
/CRPW1.1.ER.210113T1308Z.210114T1800Z.210116T0551Z.NO/
513 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chehalis River At Porter.
* From late tonight to Saturday morning.
* At 4:45 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 45.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 49.4 feet late Thursday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late Friday evening.
* Impact...At 49.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor will
flood pasture lands and many roads...including SR 12 between
Oakville and Rochester. High tidal levels at Aberdeen will worsen
flooding along the lower reaches.
&&
LAT...LON 4682 12340 4689 12347 4689 12362 4706 12360
4707 12333 4693 12318
$$
JBB868
WGUS86 KSEW 130822
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1222 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
Chehalis River Above Grand Mound affecting Grays Harbor and
Thurston Counties.
Chehalis River At Porter affecting Grays Harbor County.
Cowlitz River At Randle affecting Lewis County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls affecting King County.
Tolt River Above Carnation affecting King County.
.Rainfall will continue through Wednesday morning, which will
continue to drive rivers higher and renew rises on some.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this morning at 830 AM PST.
&&
WAC027-067-131630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0013.210113T1035Z-210115T0701Z/
/CGMW1.1.ER.210113T1035Z.210114T0600Z.210115T0128Z.NO/
1222 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chehalis River Above Grand Mound.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 12:00 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 140.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 141.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
this morning to a crest of 142.3 feet late this evening. It will
then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 142.5 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
$$
WAC027-131630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0014.210113T1143Z-210116T1452Z/
/CRPW1.1.ER.210113T1143Z.210115T0000Z.210116T1041Z.NO/
1222 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chehalis River At Porter.
* From early this morning to Saturday morning.
* At 11:45 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 47.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
this morning to a crest of 49.5 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 49.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor will
flood pasture lands and many roads...including SR 12 between
Oakville and Rochester. High tidal levels at Aberdeen will worsen
flooding along the lower reaches.
&&
LAT...LON 4682 12340 4689 12347 4689 12362 4706 12360
4707 12333 4693 12318
$$
WAC033-131630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0012.210113T1353Z-210115T0632Z/
/CRNW1.1.ER.210113T1353Z.210114T0000Z.210114T1526Z.NO/
1222 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snoqualmie River Near Carnation.
* From early this morning to Thursday evening.
* At 11:15 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 52.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
this morning to a crest of 55.6 feet late this afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...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.
&&
LAT...LON 4756 12196 4770 12204 4784 12202 4783 12194
4771 12193 4761 12188
$$
WAC041-131630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0016.210113T1446Z-210115T0127Z/
/RAWW1.2.ER.210113T1446Z.210114T0000Z.210114T1430Z.NO/
1222 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cowlitz River At Randle.
* From this morning to Thursday afternoon.
* At 12:00 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 20.8 feet late this afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, the Cowlitz River will cause flooding from
the vicinity of Randle downstream through Riffe Lake...inundating
many roads including US Highway 12 and much of the farm lands.
&&
LAT...LON 4645 12180 4645 12194 4640 12219 4654 12220
4659 12198 4661 12183
$$
WAC033-131630-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210114T0505Z/
/SQUW1.1.ER.210113T1530Z.210113T1800Z.210113T2000Z.NO/
1222 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls.
* Until this evening.
* At 10:30 PM PST Tuesday the flow was 14500.0 cfs.
* Flood flow is 20000.0 cfs.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 21935.4 cfs late this morning. It will then
fall below flood stage this afternoon.
* Impact...At 20000.0 cfs, the Snoqualmie River will cause
widespread flooding of pasture lands and roads along the river
from the town of Snoqualmie downstream through Fall City. Roads
that may become flooded include Fall City-Carnation...Tolt Hill...
and Novelty Flats Roads. This river level on the Snoqualmie
corresponds roughly to a phase 3 flood in the King County flood
system.
&&
LAT...LON 4742 12175 4752 12186 4756 12196 4761 12188
4758 12178 4756 12170
$$
WAC033-131630-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210114T0753Z/
/TOLW1.1.ER.210113T1559Z.210113T1800Z.210113T2004Z.NO/
1222 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tolt River Above Carnation.
* Until this evening.
* At 11:15 PM PST Tuesday the flow was 3300.0 cfs.
* Flood flow is 5000.0 cfs.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 5584.7 cfs late this morning. It will then
fall below flood stage this afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 4768 12176 4761 12185 4761 12194 4767 12196
4771 12189 4774 12184
$$
WAC045-131630-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SRPW1.2.ER.210112T0500Z.210112T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1222 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skokomish River At Potlatch.
* Until further notice.
* At 12:00 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:00 AM PST Wednesday was 17.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7 feet
early this morning.
* 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
$$
CC517
WGUS86 KSEW 131420
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
620 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Stillaguamish River At Arlington affecting Snohomish County.
Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda affecting Thurston County.
Cowlitz River At Randle affecting Lewis County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Satsop River Near Satsop affecting Grays Harbor County.
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
South Fork Stillaguamish River Near Granite Falls affecting
Snohomish County.
Skykomish River Near Gold Bar affecting Snohomish County.
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls affecting King County.
Tolt River Above Carnation affecting King County.
Newaukum River Near Chehalis affecting Lewis County.
Chehalis River Above Doty affecting Lewis County.
Chehalis River At Porter affecting Grays Harbor County.
Chehalis River Above Grand Mound affecting Grays Harbor and
Thurston Counties.
.Heavy rainfall has ended but flooding remains on area rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this morning at 1130 AM PST.
&&
WAC061-132230-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0022.210113T1420Z-210114T0745Z/
/ARLW1.1.ER.210113T1316Z.210113T1800Z.210113T2059Z.NO/
620 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Stillaguamish River At Arlington.
* From this morning to this evening.
* At 6:10 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:10 AM PST Wednesday was 14.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 14.9 feet late this morning. It
will then fall below flood stage this afternoon to 3.8 feet and
begin rising again early Friday morning. It will rise to 4.0 feet
Friday afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood
stage.
* 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
$$
WAC067-132230-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210114T0925Z/
/BCDW1.1.ER.210113T0947Z.210113T1345Z.210114T0436Z.NO/
620 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda.
* Until late tonight.
* At 5:45 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 212.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 211.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:45 AM PST Wednesday was 212.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 206.6 feet early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 211.5 feet, the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County
will flood a few roads and low pasture lands near Bucoda.
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12251 4676 12274 4672 12286 4681 12293
4688 12278 4692 12260
$$
WAC041-132230-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0016.210113T1541Z-210115T0127Z/
/RAWW1.2.ER.210113T1541Z.210114T0000Z.210114T1515Z.NO/
620 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cowlitz River At Randle.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 6:00 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 16.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 20.8 feet late this afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, the Cowlitz River will cause flooding from
the vicinity of Randle downstream through Riffe Lake...inundating
many roads including US Highway 12 and much of the farm lands.
&&
LAT...LON 4645 12180 4645 12194 4640 12219 4654 12220
4659 12198 4661 12183
$$
WAC061-132230-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210114T0105Z/
/GLBW1.1.ER.210113T1225Z.210113T1800Z.210113T2030Z.NO/
620 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skykomish River Near Gold Bar.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 5:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 15.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:30 AM PST Wednesday was 15.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6 feet
late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, the Skykomish River will cause minor
flooding of low pasture lands and some roads along the river...
including Ben Howard road...Index-Galena Rd and Tualco Loop Rd. A
stage of 16 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 3
in the Snohomish County flood program.
&&
LAT...LON 4774 12150 4780 12173 4780 12196 4793 12197
4794 12169 4787 12147
$$
WAC061-132145-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210113T2142Z/
/GFLW1.1.ER.210113T1138Z.210113T1230Z.210113T1334Z.NO/
620 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the South Fork Stillaguamish River Near Granite Falls.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 5:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:15 AM PST Wednesday was 14.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.8 feet early
Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, the South Fork Stillaguamish River will
cause flooding along the river and tributaries. A stage of 14
feet corresponds to Phase 2 in the Snohomish County Flood Warning
System.
&&
LAT...LON 4806 12191 4808 12204 4816 12211 4824 12214
4816 12202 4815 12192
$$
WAC041-132230-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210114T0316Z/
/NEWW1.1.ER.210113T1045Z.210113T1345Z.210113T2046Z.NO/
620 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Newaukum River Near Chehalis.
* Until this evening.
* At 5:45 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 203.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 202.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:45 AM PST Wednesday was 203.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 196.6 feet early Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 202.5 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
$$
WAC041-132230-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210114T0420Z/
/DOTW1.1.ER.210113T0913Z.210113T1100Z.210113T1919Z.NO/
620 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chehalis River Above Doty.
* Until this evening.
* At 5:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 317.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 318.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning to
318.5 feet late this morning. Additional rises are possible
thereafter.
* Impact...At 318.0 feet, flood waters of the upper Chehalis and
South Fork Chehalis will inundate many roads and some residential
and commercial areas. Impacted roadways and surrounding areas
include Curtis Hill...Lake Creek...Moon Hill...Wildwood Roads in
the Boisfort Valley and Labri Rd. and Front St. below Doty. A
stage of 13 feet on the Chehalis near Doty corresponds to just
below Phase 2 in the Lewis County flood system.
&&
LAT...LON 4654 12334 4667 12332 4667 12307 4657 12309
4660 12323 4654 12323
$$
WAC027-131930-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210113T1920Z/
/SATW1.1.ER.210112T1951Z.210113T0300Z.210113T1711Z.NO/
620 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satsop River Near Satsop.
* Until this morning.
* At 5:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 39.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:15 AM PST Wednesday was 39.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this morning and continue falling to 32.1 feet early Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 40.0 feet, the Satsop River will flood...inundating
farms...roads...and some residential areas. Erosion will likely
damage some areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4696 12345 4696 12354 4702 12354 4708 12354
4708 12345 4702 12345
$$
WAC027-132230-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210116T1452Z/
/CRPW1.1.ER.210113T1127Z.210115T0000Z.210116T1426Z.NO/
620 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chehalis River At Porter.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 5:45 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 48.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:45 AM PST Wednesday was 48.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 49.6 feet
tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 50.0 feet, feet...the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor
will flood numerous farms and roads including SR 12. High tidal
levels at Aberdeen will worsen flooding along the lower reaches.
&&
LAT...LON 4682 12340 4689 12347 4689 12362 4706 12360
4707 12333 4693 12318
$$
WAC027-067-132230-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210115T0701Z/
/CGMW1.1.ER.210113T1025Z.210114T0600Z.210115T0442Z.NO/
620 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chehalis River Above Grand Mound.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 6:00 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 141.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 141.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:00 AM PST Wednesday was 141.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 142.4 feet
late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 142.5 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
$$
WAC033-132230-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210115T0632Z/
/CRNW1.1.ER.210113T1454Z.210114T1200Z.210114T2331Z.NO/
620 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snoqualmie River Near Carnation.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 5:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 53.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 55.7 feet late tonight. It will then fall
below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 56.0 feet, the Snoqualmie River will cause widespread
flooding from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall...
inundating much of the farm land and numerous roads.
&&
LAT...LON 4756 12196 4770 12204 4784 12202 4783 12194
4771 12193 4761 12188
$$
WAC033-132230-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210114T0505Z/
/SQUW1.1.ER.210113T1306Z.210114T0000Z.210114T0510Z.NO/
620 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls.
* Until this evening.
* At 5:15 AM PST Wednesday the flow was 20400.0 cfs.
* Flood flow is 20000.0 cfs.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours ending at
5:15 AM PST Wednesday was 20400.0 cfs.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29017.3 cfs
late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this
evening.
* Impact...At 30000.0 cfs, the Snoqualmie River will cause
widespread flooding of pasture lands and roads along the river
from the town of Snoqualmie downstream through Fall City. Roads
that may become flooded include Fall City-Carnation...Tolt Hill...
and Novelty Flats Roads. This river level on the Snoqualmie
corresponds roughly to a phase 3 flood in the King County flood
system.
&&
LAT...LON 4742 12175 4752 12186 4756 12196 4761 12188
4758 12178 4756 12170
$$
WAC033-132230-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210114T0753Z/
/TOLW1.1.ER.210113T1543Z.210113T1800Z.210113T2158Z.NO/
620 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tolt River Above Carnation.
* Until this evening.
* At 5:15 AM PST Wednesday the flow was 3680.0 cfs.
* Flood flow is 5000.0 cfs.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon to
6207.0 cfs late this morning. Additional rises are possible
thereafter.
&&
LAT...LON 4768 12176 4761 12185 4761 12194 4767 12196
4771 12189 4774 12184
$$
WAC045-132230-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SRPW1.2.ER.210112T0500Z.210113T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
620 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skokomish River At Potlatch.
* Until further notice.
* At 5:45 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:45 AM PST Wednesday was 17.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 17.0 feet early
Saturday morning.
* 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
$$
CC531
WGUS86 KSEW 132218
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
218 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls affecting King County.
White River At R Street Bridge affecting King and Pierce Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this evening at 915 PM PST.
&&
WAC061-140630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0024.210113T2218Z-210115T0422Z/
/SNAW1.1.ER.210113T2005Z.210114T0600Z.210114T1108Z.NO/
218 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snohomish River At Snohomish.
* From this afternoon to Thursday evening.
* At 12:00 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 25.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 26.1 feet late this evening. It will fall below
flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, the Snohomish River will flood several
roads...including the Snohomish-Monroe highway...and low areas of
the lower Snohomish valley that are not protected by levees. A
stage of 27 feet on the Snohomish River corresponds roughly to a
Phase 2 in the Snohomish County flood program.
&&
LAT...LON 4786 12217 4789 12221 4796 12232 4809 12216
4794 12213 4791 12203
$$
WAC033-053-140630-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210114T1850Z/
/WRAW1.1.ER.210113T2037Z.210114T0600Z.210115T0632Z.UU/
218 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the White River At R Street Bridge.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 10:45 AM PST Wednesday the flow was 6280.0 cfs.
* Flood flow is 6500.0 cfs.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 6904.7 cfs late this evening. It will then
fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 6500.0 cfs, River flooding is possible in the City of
Pacific near Government Canal and Butte Avenue and is likely to
occur near low bank areas around and downstream of the Stewart
Streat Bridge in the city of Sumner.
&&
LAT...LON 4721 12214 4724 12219 4719 12223 4724 12230
4732 12226 4732 12214
$$
WAC033-140630-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210115T0632Z/
/CRNW1.1.ER.210113T1500Z.210114T0600Z.210114T1542Z.NO/
218 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snoqualmie River Near Carnation.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 12:15 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 54.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:15 PM PST Wednesday was 54.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 55.2 feet
late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 56.0 feet, the Snoqualmie River will cause widespread
flooding from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall...
inundating much of the farm land and numerous roads.
&&
LAT...LON 4756 12196 4770 12204 4784 12202 4783 12194
4771 12193 4761 12188
$$
WAC033-140515-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210114T0505Z/
/SQUW1.N.ER.210113T1306Z.210113T1630Z.210113T1900Z.NO/
218 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls.
* Until this evening.
* At 11:15 AM PST Wednesday the flow was 19700.0 cfs.
* Flood flow is 20000.0 cfs.
* No flooding is currently forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4589.9 cfs late
Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 20000.0 cfs, the Snoqualmie River will cause
widespread flooding of pasture lands and roads along the river
from the town of Snoqualmie downstream through Fall City. Roads
that may become flooded include Fall City-Carnation...Tolt Hill...
and Novelty Flats Roads. This river level on the Snoqualmie
corresponds roughly to a phase 3 flood in the King County flood
system.
&&
LAT...LON 4742 12175 4752 12186 4756 12196 4761 12188
4758 12178 4756 12170
$$
CK184
WGUS86 KSEW 140034
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
434 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Satsop River Near Satsop affecting Grays Harbor County.
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County.
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls affecting King County.
.Mostly dry conditions through the weekend, with a chance for a
light showers early Friday and Sunday. .
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this evening at 915 PM PST.
&&
WAC027-140845-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210114T0900Z/
/SATW1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210113T0530Z.210114T0000Z.NO/
434 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satsop River Near Satsop.
* Until late tonight.
* At 2:15 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 38.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:15 PM PST Wednesday was 39.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling to 31.9 feet late Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet, the Satsop River will flood low pasture
lands and some roads along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4696 12345 4696 12354 4702 12354 4708 12354
4708 12345 4702 12345
$$
WAC061-140845-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210115T0422Z/
/SNAW1.1.ER.210113T2005Z.210114T0600Z.210114T1108Z.NO/
434 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snohomish River At Snohomish.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 2:00 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 25.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:00 PM PST Wednesday was 25.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 26.1
feet around 9 PM. The river will begin to fall below flood stage
around 1 AM Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, the Snohomish River will flood several
roads...including the Snohomish-Monroe highway...and low areas of
the lower Snohomish valley that are not protected by levees. A
stage of 27 feet on the Snohomish River corresponds roughly to a
Phase 2 in the Snohomish County flood program.
&&
LAT...LON 4786 12217 4789 12221 4796 12232 4809 12216
4794 12213 4791 12203
$$
WAC033-140845-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210115T0632Z/
/CRNW1.1.ER.210113T1500Z.210114T0600Z.210114T1542Z.NO/
434 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snoqualmie River Near Carnation.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 2:15 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 55.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:15 PM PST Wednesday was 55.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 55.5 feet
late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 56.0 feet, the Snoqualmie River will cause widespread
flooding from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall...
inundating much of the farm land and numerous roads.
&&
LAT...LON 4756 12196 4770 12204 4784 12202 4783 12194
4771 12193 4761 12188
$$
WAC033-140515-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210114T0505Z/
/SQUW1.N.ER.210113T1306Z.210113T1630Z.210113T1900Z.NO/
434 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls.
* Until this evening.
* At 1:00 PM PST Wednesday the flow was 18300.0 cfs.
* Flood flow is 20000.0 cfs.
* No flooding is currently forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4589.9 cfs late
Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 20000.0 cfs, the Snoqualmie River will cause
widespread flooding of pasture lands and roads along the river
from the town of Snoqualmie downstream through Fall City. Roads
that may become flooded include Fall City-Carnation...Tolt Hill...
and Novelty Flats Roads. This river level on the Snoqualmie
corresponds roughly to a phase 3 flood in the King County flood
system.
&&
LAT...LON 4742 12175 4752 12186 4756 12196 4761 12188
4758 12178 4756 12170
$$
WAC045-140845-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210114T1225Z/
/SRPW1.2.ER.210112T0500Z.210113T1315Z.210115T1049Z.NR/
434 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skokomish River At Potlatch.
* Until late tonight.
* At 2:45 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:45 PM PST Wednesday was 17.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.6 feet
late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Friday morning.
* Impact...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate
flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some
residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the
Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley
road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
&&
LAT...LON 4744 12326 4733 12321 4736 12317 4733 12308
4721 12321 4738 12340
$$
CK442
WGUS86 KSEW 140821
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1221 AM PST Thu Jan 14 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
.Mostly dry conditions through the weekend, with a chance for a
light showers early Friday and Sunday. The river will continue to
recede through today, falling below flood stage later this morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this morning at 830 AM PST.
&&
WAC033-141630-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210115T0632Z/
/CRNW1.1.ER.210113T1500Z.210114T0215Z.210114T1033Z.NO/
1221 AM PST Thu Jan 14 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snoqualmie River Near Carnation.
* Until this evening.
* At 12:15 AM PST Thursday the stage was 54.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:15 AM PST Thursday was 55.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage later
this morning and continue falling to 47.7 feet late Saturday
evening.
* Impact...At 54.0 feet, the Snoqualmie River will flood much of the
farm land and several roads from Fall City downstream through
Carnation and Duvall.
&&
LAT...LON 4756 12196 4770 12204 4784 12202 4783 12194
4771 12193 4761 12188
$$
Pullin473
WGUS86 KSEW 141556
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
756 AM PST Thu Jan 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Washington...
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
.The river has fallen below flood stage and will continue to recede
through the day today.
WAC033-141700-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210114T1556Z/
/CRNW1.1.ER.700119T1522Z.700119T1523Z.700119T1523Z.NO/
756 AM PST Thu Jan 14 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Snoqualmie River Near Carnation has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Snoqualmie River Near Carnation.
* At 7:15 AM PST Thursday the stage was 52.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 47.6 feet early Sunday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 4756 12196 4770 12204 4784 12202 4783 12194
4771 12193 4761 12188
$$
CKWhat 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 Jan 12, 9:36 AM PST, 4 hours 6 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 12, 9:36 AM PST, 4 hours 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
936 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021
.UPDATE...Wet start to Tuesday morning as an atmospheric river
continues to funnel plenty of moisture to the region accompanied
with moderate to heavy rains. A flood advisory has been issued
with the morning forecast package as heavy rainfall overnight and
this morning has led to some urban flooding on area roadways
across the southern and central portions of the Sound. Snow levels
have started to rise across the region, allowing for snow to
transition to rain at the passes. Hi-res guidance hints at a brief
lull in precipitation across the lowlands this afternoon, before
another round of heavy rain moves in tonight and persists into
Wednesday morning. Have made some minor tweaks to the forecast
package this morning to account for current trends. Previous
discussion follows below, with updates made to the marine and
aviation sections. 14
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.SYNOPSIS...It is going to be wet out there. With yet another
atmospheric river, Western Washington will experience an onslaught
of wet weather. Expect persistent rain even at higher elevations,
river and urban flooding, an increased risk of landslides as well
as strong winds for Tuesday. Wednesday will be more of the same
but with added mountain snow. Things should quiet down from
Thursday and into the weekend.
&&
.SHORT TERM /TODAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...With an atmospheric river
funneling moisture right towards Western Washington the next
couple of days are going to be rather wet throughout the region.
The rain that began yesterday will continue through today. As of
midnight the Cascade passes are still experiencing snow. Previous
model guidance really underestimated the persistent surface
easterly winds and moved the warm air into the region much too
soon. We do expect that that these snow showers to change over to
rain as the surface winds veer more south/southwesterly. This wind
shift will continue through the night and we expect the snow at
the passes to be fully changed over to rain at by 10 AM. With
steady south/southwesterly flow aloft and at the surface snow
levels are expected to rise above 7000 feet.
With the high snow levels, a steady flow of moisture as well as
terrain enhancement 2-4 inches of rain is likely in the Cascades
as well as the Olympics. With this much rain falling at high
elevations as well as on average another 1-2 inches in the
lowlands, we anticipate flooding from both rivers rising above
banks as well as urban flooding. See the hydrology discussion
below for more details.
Alongside the flooding potential we also have an increase risk of
landslides occuring throughout the area. With already saturated
soils and rain continuing slopes are unstable and will remain so
for the next few days.
Due to the timing of the system moving through the area, the King
Tides, as well as higher winds we anticipate some coastal flooding
to occur at shorelines for all the area waters. At the coast
specifically we also expect large waves greater than 20 ft to run
up on shore creating for dangerous beach conditions. Alongside of
the the large waves sneaker waves are also likely to occur so
remember to not turn your back on the ocean.
The final portion of the Tuesday forecast is the area winds. Winds
are expected to remain sub advisory level for the Western
Washington area. The highest winds today will come in two
batches, one in the morning and one later tonight. Power outages
and downed trees may occur as a result of these higher gusts.
Wednesday will be a bit of a repeat but a little less intense.
Additionally, snow levels are expected to drop back down to
2000-3000 feet which will create for wintery conditions along the
passes.
Thursday will be the start to some relief from these atmospheric
river systems, as ridge will be moving through the area during the
day. So that should give us time to dry out just a little bit
before some more weather heads our way.
Butwin
.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...Friday will be a return to
wet weather but it will not be as intense as what we are
experiencing now here at the beginning of the week. A ridge will
be exiting the area Thursday night and behind it are a series of
shortwave disturbances that will bring some light rain and
mountain snow to the area. These weak disturbances will continue
through the weekend.
Butwin
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.AVIATION...A front stalled over the area will push inland tonight
and Wednesday morning with west to southwest flow aloft. The air
mass will be moist and stable with widespread low clouds.
KSEA...Low clouds through tonight. Ceilings will probably lift
Wednesday morning behind the front. Southerly wind 5-10 knots
will increase to 15-25 knots and become gusty tonight. Schneider
&&
.MARINE...A front stalled over the area will push inland
tonight and Wednesday morning. Small craft advisory strength
winds are likely most waters through Wednesday. Gale force west
winds are possible for the Central Strait of Juan de Fuca and East
Entrance tonight into Wednesday morning. Seas 16 to 20 feet over
the Coastal Waters and West Entrance Strait of Juan de Fuca will
subside later Wednesday and Wednesday night.
A second front will cross the area later Thursday and Thursday
night with another round of small craft advisory strength winds
most waters. High pressure will move over the area Friday and
Saturday. A third, relatively weak front will cross the area
around Saturday night. Schneider
&&
.HYDROLOGY...Atmospheric river event is underway. Rainfall totals
over the past 24 hours are between 2 to 4 inches on the Olympic
Peninsula, 0.3 to around an inch in the lowlands, and around an
inch in the Cascades. As heavy rain continues, expect an
additional 1 to 4 inches in the Olympic Peninsula, 0.25 to 1.5
inches in the lowlands, and 2 to 4 inches in the Cascades.
Easterly flow has won out a bit at the Cascade passes but snow
levels are on the rise everywhere and should rise to 6000 to 8000
feet today.
National Water Model shows deep ground saturation across the area
and streamflows running above average in most basins. Rainfall for
the past 7-14 days is running some 150-300% of normal across the
area. All this combined with additional heavy rainfall will create
renewed concern for landslide threat as well as localized urban and
small stream flooding. Area rivers have begun to respond with rapid
rises expected today into Wednesday. Given latest precipitation and
snow level forecasts, the potential for river flooding remains
pretty much area-wide over the next 24 to 48 hours. The greatest
flooding threat remains on rivers flowing out of the Olympics and
the interior from King County southward. The Skokomish River near
Potlatch is already approaching moderate flood stage. River
forecasts can change frequently so those with interest should keep a
close eye on things.
Carpenter
&&
.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...Flood Watch through Wednesday evening for Admiralty Inlet Area-
Bellevue and Vicinity-Bremerton 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-San Juan County-Seattle
and Vicinity-Southwest Interior-Tacoma Area-Western Skagit
County-Western Strait of Juan De Fuca-Western Whatcom
County.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 3 PM PST this afternoon for Central
Coast-North Coast.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 4 PM PST this afternoon for Eastern
Strait of Juan de Fuca-Western Strait of Juan De Fuca.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM PST Wednesday for Grays Harbor
Bar.
Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM PST Wednesday for Coastal Waters
From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-Coastal
Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-Coastal
Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10
Nm-Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater
10 To 60 Nm-Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape
Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of
Juan De Fuca.
Gale Watch from this evening through Wednesday morning for
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-East Entrance
U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST this
evening for East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De
Fuca.
Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST
Wednesday for Admiralty Inlet-Northern Inland Waters
Including The San Juan Islands.
Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM PST Wednesday for Puget Sound
and Hood Canal.
&&
www.weather.gov/seattleThe office that day
Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2:03 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 7 hr | |
| Jan 12, 8:02 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | SEW | Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Lewis and 4 more | 7 hr |
| Jan 12, 8:39 AM PST | Gale Watch | SEW | 6 hr | |
| Jan 12, 8:39 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 15 hr | |
| Jan 12, 10:01 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Grays Harbor | 13 hr |
| Jan 12, 1:42 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | King | 34 hr |
| Jan 12, 1:42 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | King | 31 hr |
| Jan 12, 1:59 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Grays Harbor, Thurston | 3 days |
| Jan 12, 1:59 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Grays Harbor | 4 days |
| Jan 12, 2:03 PM PST | Coastal Flood Advisory | SEW | San Juan | 20 hr |
| Jan 12, 2:35 PM PST | Gale Warning | SEW | 21 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.