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River Flood Warning 87, NWS Seattle, WA

November 28, 2021Clallam County, Washington

NWS Seattle, WA issued this river flood warning at Nov 28, 2021, 1:13 AM PST for Clallam County, Washington. It took effect at Nov 28, 2021, 4:32 AM PST. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Nov 28, 2021, 1:13 AM PST (09:13 UTC)
In effect from: Nov 28, 2021, 4:32 AM PST
Expired: Nov 28, 2021, 8:24 PM PST
In force: 16 hr
Issued by: NWS Seattle, WA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Clallam County, WA

The radar

The Langley Hill radar (KLGX), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:17 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 Bogachiel River near La Push (BOGW1). The gauge peaked at 37.72 ft at Nov 28, 2021, 2:00 PM PST.

Action stage: 35 ft
Minor stage: 37 ft
Major stage: 41 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 12043015, 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.

176 
WGUS46 KSEW 280913
FLWSEW

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Seattle WA
113 AM PST Sun Nov 28 2021

...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Washington...

  Bogachiel River Near La Push affecting Clallam County.

.Heavy rain along the northwest portions of the Olympics will 
continue through Sunday morning. This will drive the Bogachiel river 
to minor 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.

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 afternoon at 400 PM PST.

&&


WAC009-290000-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FL.W.0087.211128T1232Z-211129T0607Z/
/BOGW1.1.ER.211128T1232Z.211128T1800Z.211129T0013Z.NO/
113 AM PST Sun Nov 28 2021

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Bogachiel River Near La Push.

* WHEN...From early this morning to late this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 37.0 feet, the Bogachiel River will cause flooding of 
  State Highway 110 near the Bogachiel bridge...closing the road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:30 AM PST Sunday the stage was 35.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early this morning to a crest of 38.2 feet late this morning.
    It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    37.1 feet on 12/10/2004.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4789 12440 4789 12453 4789 12463 4795 12467
      4796 12455 4798 12443


$$

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3 follow-up statements

267 
WGUS86 KSEW 281717
FLSSEW

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
917 AM PST Sun Nov 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Washington...

  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.

.Light to moderate rainfall returned over the basin and will 
continue through tonight. the break in rainfall overnight has 
delayed and lowered the expected river crests.

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 afternoon at 515 PM PST.

&&


WAC009-290130-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-211129T0309Z/
/BOGW1.1.ER.211128T1752Z.211128T1800Z.211128T1809Z.NO/
917 AM PST Sun Nov 28 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Bogachiel River Near La Push.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 37.0 feet, the Bogachiel River will cause flooding of 
  State Highway 110 near the Bogachiel bridge...closing the road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 AM PST Sunday the stage was 36.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is now expected to rise to near flood
    stage late this morning to a crest of 37.0 feet late this
    morning, but it could fall short of that. It will then fall
    below flood stage late this morning.
  - Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    36.5 feet on 12/13/2018.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4789 12440 4789 12453 4789 12463 4795 12467
      4796 12455 4798 12443


$$

WAC045-290130-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0086.000000T0000Z-211130T0444Z/
/SRPW1.1.ER.211128T0633Z.211129T0000Z.211129T1944Z.NO/
917 AM PST Sun Nov 28 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Skokomish River At Potlatch.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread 
  flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West 
  Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM PST Sunday the stage was 17.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM PST Sunday was 17.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.4
    feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    late tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    17.3 feet on 03/06/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4744 12326 4733 12321 4736 12317 4733 12308
      4721 12321 4738 12340


$$

JBB

949 
WGUS86 KSEW 282030
FLSSEW

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1230 PM PST Sun Nov 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Washington...

  Bogachiel River Near La Push affecting Clallam County.

.Light to moderate rainfall returned over the basin and will 
continue through tonight. The break in rainfall overnight has 
delayed and lowered the expected river crests, though still above 
flood stage.

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 830 PM PST.

&&


WAC009-290430-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-211129T0904Z/
/BOGW1.1.ER.211128T1738Z.211128T2230Z.211129T0004Z.NO/
1230 PM PST Sun Nov 28 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Bogachiel River Near La Push.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 37.0 feet, the Bogachiel River will cause flooding of 
  State Highway 110 near the Bogachiel bridge...closing the road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:30 AM PST Sunday the stage was 37.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:30 AM PST Sunday was 37.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 37.7
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
    this afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    37.1 feet on 12/10/2004.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4789 12440 4789 12453 4789 12463 4795 12467
      4796 12455 4798 12443


$$

JBB

982 
WGUS86 KSEW 290424
FLSSEW

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
824 PM PST Sun Nov 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Washington...

  Bogachiel River Near La Push affecting Clallam County.

.Heavier rainfall has ended over the basin. The river will continue 
to gradually recede.

WAC009-290530-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-211129T0424Z/
/BOGW1.1.ER.211128T1738Z.211128T2200Z.211129T0105Z.NO/
824 PM PST Sun Nov 28 2021

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED THIS EVENING...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Bogachiel River Near La Push.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:30 PM PST Sunday the stage was 35.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to gradually
    fall, reaching around 31.2 feet Tuesday afternoon. Another
    rise is expected late Tuesday.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4789 12440 4789 12453 4789 12463 4795 12467
      4796 12455 4798 12443


$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Nov 27, 7:18 PM PST	Areal Flood Advisory	SEW	San Juan, Skagit, Whatcom	25 hr
Nov 27, 7:22 PM PST	Areal Flood Advisory	SEW	Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson	25 hr
Nov 27, 8:59 PM PST	River Flood Warning	SEW	Mason	52 hr
Nov 27, 11:59 PM PST	Wind Advisory	SEW		10 hr
Nov 28, 1:29 AM PST	River Flood Warning	SEW	Whatcom	24 hr
Nov 28, 1:29 AM PST	River Flood Warning	SEW	Whatcom	22 hr
Nov 28, 1:36 AM PST	River Flood Warning	SEW	Snohomish	11 hr
Nov 28, 1:40 AM PST	River Flood Warning	SEW	King	22 hr
Nov 28, 2:20 AM PST	Small Craft Advisory	SEW		12 hr
Nov 28, 4:20 AM PST	River Flood Warning	SEW	Skagit	47 hr
Nov 28, 8:58 AM PST	River Flood Warning	SEW	Whatcom	4 days
Nov 28, 8:58 AM PST	River Flood Warning	SEW	Skagit	51 hr
Nov 28, 2:51 PM PST	Areal Flood Warning	SEW	Whatcom	43 hr
Nov 28, 3:27 PM PST	River Flood Warning	SEW	Skagit	23 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.