Alert archive / Washington / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 82, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this river flood warning at Nov 14, 2021, 9:08 PM PST for Clallam County, Washington. It took effect at Nov 14, 2021, 10:20 PM PST. It was in force for 29 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 14, 2021, 9:08 PM PST (05:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 14, 2021, 10:20 PM PST
- Expired
- Nov 16, 2021, 3:31 AM PST
- In force
- 29 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Major
County Clallam County, WA
The radar
The Seattle radar (KATX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:11 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 Elwha River at Elwha R (ELWW1). The gauge peaked at 22.54 ft at Nov 15, 2021, 3:00 PM PST.
- Action stage
- 17.3 ft
- Minor stage
- 20 ft
- Moderate stage
- 21.5 ft
- Major stage
- 23 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 12045500, 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.
389
WGUS46 KSEW 150508
FLWSEW
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Seattle WA
908 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021
...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Washington...
Elwha River At McDonald Bridge affecting Clallam County.
.Heavy rain along the northern portions of the Olympics Sunday will
continue through Monday morning. This will drive the Elwha river to
major flood stage.
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 by late tonight at 515 AM PST.
&&
WAC009-151315-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FL.W.0082.211115T0620Z-211116T1537Z/
/ELWW1.3.ER.211115T0620Z.211115T1800Z.211116T0636Z.NR/
908 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of
record.
* WHERE...Elwha River At McDonald Bridge.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM PST Sunday the stage was 17.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
around 1 am Monday and crest near 27.2 feet late Monday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday
evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
24.7 feet on 12/03/2007.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4800 12365 4807 12364 4814 12357 4814 12353
4807 12354 4800 12354
$$
445 follow-up statements
882
WGUS86 KSEW 151240
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
440 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Elwha River At McDonald Bridge affecting Clallam County.
.Heavy rain will come to an end this morning along the north coast
and northern portions of the Olympics. Snow levels will drop
significantly this afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at 1245 PM PST.
&&
WAC009-152045-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-211116T1352Z/
/ELWW1.2.ER.211115T1153Z.211115T1800Z.211116T0452Z.NO/
440 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Elwha River At McDonald Bridge.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 21.5 feet, the Elwha River will flood roads...much of
the pasture land along the river...and several residential areas.
Erosion may damage river banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 AM PST Monday the stage was 18.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this morning to a crest of 22.7 feet midday. It will then
fall below flood stage this evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
24.2 feet on 11/26/1949.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4800 12365 4807 12364 4814 12357 4814 12353
4807 12354 4800 12354
$$
44894
WGUS86 KSEW 151758
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
958 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Elwha River At McDonald Bridge affecting Clallam County.
Bogachiel River Near La Push affecting Clallam County.
.Heavy rain will come to an end along the north coast this morning.
The Bogachiel River will crest at record levels late this morning
before receding this afternoon and tonight. The Elwa river will be
lower, cresting at minor flood severity this afternoon.
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 by this evening at 600 PM PST.
&&
WAC009-160200-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-211116T1000Z/
/ELWW1.1.ER.211115T1153Z.211116T0000Z.211116T0100Z.NO/
958 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Elwha River At McDonald Bridge.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, the Elwha River will flood roads and
pasture lands along the river...with flood waters encroaching on
some residential areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM PST Monday the stage was 18.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 20.3 feet late this afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.2 feet on 12/04/1975.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4800 12365 4807 12364 4814 12357 4814 12353
4807 12354 4800 12354
$$
WAC009-160200-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-211116T1236Z/
/BOGW1.3.ER.211115T0518Z.211115T1755Z.211116T0336Z.NR/
958 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Bogachiel River Near La Push.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 41.0 feet, the Bogachiel River will cause major
flooding from State Highway 110 near the Bogachiel bridge down to
its mouth. Deep...swiftly moving water will inundate residential
areas and SR 110 in the valley near the Bogachiel River bridge.
Homes and businesses will be inundated in La Push near the mouth
of the river. Flooding will occur all along the river including
headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the
Bogachiel River Basin.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM PST Monday the stage was 44.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM PST Monday was 44.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 44.8
feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
this evening.
- Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
42.6 feet on 11/06/2006.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4789 12440 4789 12453 4789 12463 4795 12467
4796 12455 4798 12443
$$
JBB360
WGUS46 KSEW 152206
FLWSEW
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Seattle WA
206 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington...
Elwha River At McDonald Bridge affecting Clallam County.
.Heavy rain has come to an end along the north coast this morning,
with just showers to continue into tonight. The Elwha River will
make one last rise this evening from the last burst of rain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 1015 PM PST.
&&
WAC009-160615-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-211116T1928Z/
/ELWW1.2.ER.211115T1153Z.211116T0000Z.211116T1028Z.NO/
206 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Elwha River At McDonald Bridge.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 21.5 feet, the Elwha River will flood roads...much of
the pasture land along the river...and several residential areas.
Erosion may damage river banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM PST Monday the stage was 21.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:00 PM PST Monday was 21.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.8
feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
22.6 feet on 01/18/1986.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4800 12365 4807 12364 4814 12357 4814 12353
4807 12354 4800 12354
$$
JBB616
WGUS86 KSEW 160049
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
449 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Elwha River At McDonald Bridge affecting Clallam County.
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Bogachiel River Near La Push affecting Clallam County.
.Heavy rain has transitioned to showers. The Bogachiel and Elwha
Rivers have crested and will continue to fall overnight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 late tonight at 400 AM PST.
&&
WAC009-161215-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-211116T2213Z/
/ELWW1.1.ER.211115T1153Z.211115T2230Z.211116T1313Z.NO/
449 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Elwha River At McDonald Bridge.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 21.5 feet, the Elwha River will flood roads...much of
the pasture land along the river...and several residential areas.
Erosion may damage river banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 PM PST Monday the stage was 21.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:00 PM PST Monday was 22.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
21.5 feet on 11/22/1959.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4800 12365 4807 12364 4814 12357 4814 12353
4807 12354 4800 12354
$$
WAC045-161215-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-211119T0834Z/
/SRPW1.2.ER.211114T0600Z.211116T0000Z.211119T0009Z.NR/
449 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River At Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 PM PST Monday the stage was 17.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:00 PM PST Monday was 17.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.8 feet on 03/19/1997.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4744 12326 4733 12321 4736 12317 4733 12308
4721 12321 4738 12340
$$
WAC009-161215-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-211116T1949Z/
/BOGW1.3.ER.211115T0518Z.211115T2200Z.211116T1049Z.NR/
449 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Bogachiel River Near La Push.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 41.0 feet, the Bogachiel River will cause major
flooding from State Highway 110 near the Bogachiel bridge down to
its mouth. Deep...swiftly moving water will inundate residential
areas and SR 110 in the valley near the Bogachiel River bridge.
Homes and businesses will be inundated in La Push near the mouth
of the river. Flooding will occur all along the river including
headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the
Bogachiel River Basin.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 PM PST Monday the stage was 44.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:30 PM PST Monday was 44.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight.
- Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
42.6 feet on 11/06/2006.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4789 12440 4789 12453 4789 12463 4795 12467
4796 12455 4798 12443
$$
45613
WGUS86 KSEW 161131
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
331 AM PST Tue Nov 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Washington...
Elwha River At McDonald Bridge affecting Clallam County.
.Steady rain came to an end Monday. Any additional precipitation
today will be light. The Elwha river will continue to recede.
WAC009-161245-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-211116T1131Z/
/ELWW1.1.ER.211115T1153Z.211115T2230Z.211116T1313Z.NO/
331 AM PST Tue Nov 16 2021
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Elwha River At McDonald Bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 16.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river crested around 22.8 feet Monday.
- Forecast...The river is below flood stage and will continue
to recede today.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4800 12365 4807 12364 4814 12357 4814 12353
4807 12354 4800 12354
$$
44The office that day
Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 6:22 PM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | SEW | Clallam | 22 hr |
| Nov 14, 7:27 PM PST | High Wind Warning | SEW | 24 hr | |
| Nov 14, 8:14 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Clallam | 31 hr |
| Nov 14, 9:50 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Skagit | 50 hr |
| Nov 14, 11:57 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Snohomish | 26 hr |
| Nov 14, 11:59 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Snohomish | 7 hr |
| Nov 15, 5:37 AM PST | Coastal Flood Advisory | SEW | San Juan | 11 hr |
| Nov 15, 5:52 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | SEW | San Juan | 10 hr |
| Nov 15, 5:55 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | SEW | Clallam, Jefferson | 10 hr |
| Nov 15, 8:13 AM PST | Areal Flood Warning | SEW | Skagit, Whatcom | 32 hr |
| Nov 15, 11:17 AM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | SEW | 23 hr | |
| Nov 15, 12:18 PM PST | Special Weather Statement | SEW | Skagit, Snohomish | 57 min |
| Nov 15, 2:11 PM PST | Gale Warning | SEW | 13 hr | |
| Nov 15, 3:22 PM PST | Wind Advisory | SEW | 4 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.