Flood Watch issued December 17 at 10:31PM PST until December 19 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Most rivers have crested or will crest by tomorrow, however a few
rivers could still have renewed flooding.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington,
including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays
Harbor. In west central Washington, King, Pierce and Thurston.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may
become clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are running
high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- With rivers running high and with another rain event
tomorrow, uncertainty in how much rain, the snow fall level,
and snow melt, leaves the possibility of further flooding.
This includes the Chehalis, Cedar, White, Green, and Skagit
Rivers.
- Dam operations in managin the flood waters in reservoir
will also river levels multiple times over the next few days.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
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