Alert archive / Washington / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 5, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this river flood warning at Jan 3, 2021, 4:31 AM PST for Thurston County, Washington. It took effect at Jan 3, 2021, 7:01 AM PST. It was in force for 33 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2021, 4:31 AM PST (12:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 3, 2021, 7:01 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 4, 2021, 3:55 PM PST
- In force
- 33 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Thurston County, WA
The radar
The Langley Hill radar (KLGX), 112 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Skookumchuck River near Bucoda (BCDW1). The gauge peaked at 213.94 ft at Jan 3, 2021, 6:00 PM PST.
- Action stage
- 209.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 211.5 ft
- Moderate stage
- 213 ft
- Major stage
- 215 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 12026400, 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.
807
WGUS46 KSEW 031231
FLWSEW
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Seattle WA
431 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Washington...
Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda affecting Thurston County.
.Heavy rainfall will cause the Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda to rise
above flood stage this morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
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 this afternoon at 1230 PM PST.
&&
WAC067-032045-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FL.W.0005.210103T1501Z-210104T1739Z/
/BCDW1.1.ER.210103T1501Z.210104T0000Z.210104T1138Z.NO/
431 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 3:45 AM PST Sunday the stage was 210.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 211.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this morning to
213.0 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage late tonight to 210.1 feet and begin rising again tomorrow
afternoon. It will rise to 211.1 feet early Tuesday morning. It
will then fall again and remain below flood stage.
* Impact...At 213.0 feet, the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County
will flood several residential and business areas around Bucoda.
Flood waters will cover many roads
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12251 4676 12274 4672 12286 4681 12293
4688 12278 4692 12260
$$
CC6 follow-up statements
746
WGUS46 KSEW 031804
FLWSEW
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1004 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Washington...
Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda affecting Thurston County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 615 PM PST.
&&
WAC067-040215-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210104T1739Z/
/BCDW1.2.ER.210103T1349Z.210104T0000Z.210104T1500Z.NO/
1004 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 9:45 AM PST Sunday the stage was 212.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 211.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM PST Sunday was 212.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 213.6 feet late this afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning to 210.5 feet
and begin rising again tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 211.3
feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall again and remain
below flood stage.
* Impact...At 213.0 feet, the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County
will flood several residential and business areas around Bucoda.
Flood waters will cover many roads
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12251 4676 12274 4672 12286 4681 12293
4688 12278 4692 12260
$$
33116
WGUS86 KSEW 040034
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
434 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda affecting Thurston County.
.The river will crest this evening then slowly 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 late tonight at 1245 AM PST.
&&
WAC067-040845-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210104T1739Z/
/BCDW1.2.ER.210103T1349Z.210103T2345Z.210104T1500Z.NO/
434 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 3:45 PM PST Sunday the stage was 213.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 211.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:45 PM PST Sunday was 213.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 207.9 feet Wednesday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 213.0 feet, the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County
will flood several residential and business areas around Bucoda.
Flood waters will cover many roads
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12251 4676 12274 4672 12286 4681 12293
4688 12278 4692 12260
$$
33224
WGUS86 KSEW 040758
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1158 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda affecting Thurston County.
.The Skookumchuck River near Bucoda has crested and will continue to
recede over next several days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 800 AM PST.
&&
WAC067-041600-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210104T1739Z/
/BCDW1.2.ER.210103T1349Z.210104T0115Z.210104T1716Z.NO/
1158 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 10:45 PM PST Sunday the stage was 213.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 211.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:45 PM PST Sunday was 214.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 207.7 feet late Wednesday
evening.
* Impact...At 213.0 feet, the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County
will flood several residential and business areas around Bucoda.
Flood waters will cover many roads
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12251 4676 12274 4672 12286 4681 12293
4688 12278 4692 12260
$$
CC087
WGUS86 KSEW 041025
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
225 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Chehalis River At Porter affecting Grays Harbor County.
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda affecting Thurston County.
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 this morning at 945 AM PST.
&&
WAC027-041830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210108T1331Z/
/CRPW1.1.ER.210104T0423Z.210105T1800Z.210108T0431Z.NO/
225 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chehalis River At Porter.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 1:45 AM PST Monday 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 1:45 AM PST Monday was 48.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 49.7 feet
late tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Thursday evening.
* 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
$$
WAC045-041830-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SRPW1.2.ER.201231T0858Z.210103T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
225 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skokomish River At Potlatch.
* Until further notice.
* At 2:00 AM PST Monday the stage was 17.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:00 AM PST Monday was 17.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 17.7 feet late this afternoon.
It will then fall to 17.2 feet and begin rising again late
tomorrow evening. It will rise to 17.5 feet Wednesday afternoon.
It will then fall again but remain above flood stage.
* Impact...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate
flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some
residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the
Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley
road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
&&
LAT...LON 4744 12326 4733 12321 4736 12317 4733 12308
4721 12321 4738 12340
$$
WAC067-041745-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210104T1739Z/
/BCDW1.1.ER.210103T1349Z.210104T0115Z.210104T1658Z.NO/
225 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda.
* Until this morning.
* At 1:45 AM PST Monday the stage was 212.9 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 1:45 AM PST Monday was 214.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
morning and continue falling to 207.7 feet late Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 213.0 feet, the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County
will flood several residential and business areas around Bucoda.
Flood waters will cover many roads
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12251 4676 12274 4672 12286 4681 12293
4688 12278 4692 12260
$$
CC493
WGUS86 KSEW 041609
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
809 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda affecting Thurston County.
.The Skookumchuck River will continue to recede today.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 415 PM PST.
&&
WAC067-050015-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/
/BCDW1.1.ER.210103T1349Z.210104T0115Z.210104T1640Z.NO/
809 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda.
* Until this evening.
* At 7:45 AM PST Monday the stage was 211.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 211.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 AM PST Monday was 214.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
morning and continue falling to 207.7 feet early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 211.5 feet, the Skookumchuck River in Thurston County
will flood a few roads and low pasture lands near Bucoda.
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12251 4676 12274 4672 12286 4681 12293
4688 12278 4692 12260
$$
33955
WGUS86 KSEW 042355
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
355 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda affecting Thurston County.
.The river will continue to recede.
WAC067-050100-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210104T2355Z/
/BCDW1.1.ER.700119T1508Z.700119T1508Z.700119T1509Z.NO/
355 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda.
* At 2:45 PM PST Monday the stage was 210.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 207.6 feet late
Thursday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 4677 12251 4676 12274 4672 12286 4681 12293
4688 12278 4692 12260
$$
33The 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, 8:00 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Grays Harbor | 26 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, 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.