Alert archive / Washington / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this river flood warning at Jan 2, 2021, 8:00 PM PST for Grays Harbor County, Washington. It took effect at Jan 2, 2021, 10:33 PM PST. It was in force for 24 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 2, 2021, 8:00 PM PST (04:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 2, 2021, 10:33 PM PST
- Expired
- Jan 3, 2021, 10:13 PM PST
- In force
- 24 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 04:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Satsop River near Satsop (SATW1). The gauge peaked at 39.90 ft at Jan 3, 2021, 4:00 AM 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.
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WGUS46 KSEW 030400
FLWSEW
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Seattle WA
800 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021
...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Washington...
Satsop River Near Satsop affecting Grays Harbor County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 late tonight at 400 AM PST.
&&
WAC027-031200-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FL.W.0002.210103T0826Z-210103T2011Z/
/SATW1.1.ER.210103T0826Z.210103T1200Z.210103T1710Z.NO/
800 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Satsop River Near Satsop.
* From late tonight to Sunday afternoon.
* At 7:15 PM PST Saturday the stage was 36.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after
midnight tonight to 38.4 feet. It will then fall below flood stage
late tomorrow 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
$$
196 follow-up statements
281
WGUS86 KSEW 030633
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1033 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended 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.
Bogachiel River Near La Push affecting Clallam County.
.Heavy rainfall over the Olympic Peninsula will continue minor to
moderate flooding on the Bogachiel, Satsop, and Skokomish Rivers
tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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 Sunday morning at 630 AM PST.
&&
WAC027-031445-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0002.210103T0633Z-210103T2011Z/
/SATW1.1.ER.210103T0546Z.210103T1200Z.210103T1710Z.NO/
1033 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satsop River Near Satsop.
* From this evening to Sunday afternoon.
* At 10:15 PM PST Saturday the stage was 38.2 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 10:15 PM PST Saturday was 38.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 38.4 feet late tonight. It will
then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning to 35.2 feet and
begin rising again early Monday morning. It will rise to 35.4 feet
late Monday evening. It will then fall again and remain below
flood stage.
* 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
$$
WAC045-031445-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SRPW1.2.ER.201231T0858Z.210103T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1033 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skokomish River At Potlatch.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:15 PM PST Saturday 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 10:15 PM PST Saturday was 17.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 17.9 feet late tonight. It will
then fall to 17.0 feet and begin rising again early Monday
morning. It will rise to 17.6 feet Monday afternoon. It will then
fall to 16.6 feet and begin rising again Tuesday afternoon. It
will then rise again and remain 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
$$
WAC009-031445-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T1854Z/
/BOGW1.1.ER.210103T0205Z.210103T0530Z.210103T0858Z.NO/
1033 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021
...Observed flooding increased to Minor severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bogachiel River Near La Push.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 9:30 PM PST Saturday the stage was 38.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 PM PST Saturday was 38.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 27.7 feet late
Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet, the Bogachiel River will cause flooding of
State Highway 110 near the Bogachiel bridge...closing the road.
&&
LAT...LON 4789 12440 4789 12453 4789 12463 4795 12467
4796 12455 4798 12443
$$
CC101
WGUS86 KSEW 031235
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
435 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...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.
.Flooding continues along the Skokomish and Satsop Rivers 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 1215 PM PST.
&&
WAC045-032045-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SRPW1.2.ER.201231T0858Z.210103T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
435 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skokomish River At Potlatch.
* Until further notice.
* At 4:15 AM PST Sunday 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 4:15 AM PST Sunday was 17.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fall to 17.0 feet and then begin rising
late tonight. It will then rise again to 17.6 feet tomorrow
afternoon. It will fall to 16.6 feet and then begin rising Tuesday
afternoon then rise again.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, the Skokomish River will cause major, near
record flooding throughout the Skokomish Valley. Deep and swift
flood waters will inundate residential areas, many roads including
SR 106, and much of the farm land. Flooding will occur all along
the river including headwaters, tributaries, and other streams
within and near the Skokomish River Basin.
&&
LAT...LON 4744 12326 4733 12321 4736 12317 4733 12308
4721 12321 4738 12340
$$
WAC027-032015-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210103T2011Z/
/SATW1.1.ER.210103T0546Z.210103T1145Z.210103T2202Z.NO/
435 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satsop River Near Satsop.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 4:15 AM PST Sunday the stage was 39.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:15 AM PST Sunday was 40.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 33.6 feet early Wednesday
morning.
* Impact...At 40.0 feet, the Satsop River will flood...inundating
farms...roads...and some residential areas. Erosion will likely
damage some areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4696 12345 4696 12354 4702 12354 4708 12354
4708 12345 4702 12345
$$
CC220
WGUS86 KSEW 031948
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1148 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Satsop River Near Satsop affecting Grays Harbor County.
.The Satsop River will continue to recede.
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 this afternoon at 100 PM PST.
&&
WAC027-032100-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210103T2011Z/
/SATW1.1.ER.210103T0546Z.210103T1145Z.210104T0126Z.NO/
1148 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satsop River Near Satsop.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 11:15 AM PST Sunday the stage was 38.7 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 11:15 AM PST Sunday was 40.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling to 33.6 feet late Wednesday
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
$$
33021
WGUS86 KSEW 032002
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1202 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Satsop River Near Satsop affecting Grays Harbor County.
.The Satsop River will continue to recede.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 700 PM PST.
&&
WAC027-040300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T0248Z/
/SATW1.1.ER.210103T0546Z.210103T1313Z.210104T0126Z.NO/
1202 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satsop River Near Satsop.
* Until this evening.
* At 11:15 AM PST Sunday the stage was 38.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:15 AM PST Sunday was 40.01 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling to 33.6 feet late Wednesday
morning.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet, the Satsop River will flood low pasture
lands and some roads along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4696 12345 4696 12354 4702 12354 4708 12354
4708 12345 4702 12345
$$
33043
WGUS86 KSEW 040032
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
432 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Satsop River Near Satsop affecting Grays Harbor County.
.The Satsop River fell just below flood stage and the flood wave
will continue to travel down the lower reaches of the river tonight.
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 late tonight at 1200 AM PST.
&&
WAC027-040800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T0800Z/
/SATW1.N.ER.210103T0546Z.210103T1145Z.210103T2158Z.NO/
432 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Satsop River Near Satsop.
* Until late tonight.
* At 4:15 PM PST Sunday the stage was 37.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 33.7 feet Wednesday
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
$$
33560
WGUS86 KSEW 040613
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1013 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Washington...
Satsop River Near Satsop affecting Grays Harbor County.
.The Satsop River fell below flood stage earlier and will continue
to recede tonight.
WAC027-040715-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T0613Z/
/SATW1.N.ER.700119T1507Z.700119T1507Z.700119T1508Z.NO/
1013 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Satsop River Near Satsop has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Satsop River Near Satsop.
* At 4:15 PM PST Sunday the stage was 37.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 33.7 feet Wednesday
afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 4696 12345 4696 12354 4702 12354 4708 12354
4708 12345 4702 12345
$$
CCThe office that day
Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 5:17 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Clallam | 11 hr |
| Jan 2, 8:48 PM PST | Areal Flood Warning | SEW | Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason and 3 more | 56 min |
| Jan 2, 9:40 PM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | SEW | Island, King, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, Snohomish | 2 hr |
| Jan 2, 11:41 PM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | SEW | King, Lewis, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston | 2 hr |
| Jan 3, 12:42 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Lewis | 5 hr |
| Jan 3, 3:06 AM PST | Gale Watch | SEW | 11 hr | |
| Jan 3, 3:06 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 51 hr | |
| Jan 3, 3:21 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Lewis | 18 hr |
| Jan 3, 4:31 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Thurston | 35 hr |
| Jan 3, 6:16 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Grays Harbor, Thurston | 4 days |
| Jan 3, 6:16 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Grays Harbor | 6 days |
| Jan 3, 6:18 AM PST | Winter Storm Watch | SEW | 6 hr | |
| Jan 3, 12:37 PM PST | Winter Storm Warning | SEW | 37 hr | |
| Jan 3, 2:20 PM PST | Gale Warning | SEW | 20 hr | |
| Jan 3, 2:20 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 9 days | |
| Jan 3, 2:27 PM PST | Wind Advisory | SEW | 14 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.