Flooding · Washington

Flood Warning — Mason County, Washington

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What the National Weather Service said

Starts: Nov 10, 10:02 PM PST
Ends: Nov 11, 4:01 PM PST
Homes in the area: About 18,356

Flood Warning issued November 10 at 10:02PM PST until November 11 at 4:01PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington...

Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.

.Heavy rainfall over the Olympics earlier today has mostly ended, but flooding on the Skokomish River will continue into Wednesday the the flood crest moves downstream.

What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

Where: Skokomish River at Potlatch.

When: Until Wednesday afternoon.

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 9:30 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM PST Tuesday was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river will crest around 17.5 feet later tonight. It will then fall below flood stage around midday Wednesday. Another return to flood stage is possible late this week. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What the Weather Service says to do

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 Wednesday morning at 715 AM PST.

Source: NWS Seattle WA — original alert 1.

Where

Mason County, Washington.

Area named in the alert: Mason, WA.

ZIP codes in the counties named in the alert: 98584, 98592

What to do first

Do not walk or drive through flood water. A few inches of moving water can knock you down or carry a car.
If water reached outlets or the electrical panel, do not touch them. Turn off power at the main breaker only if you are standing somewhere dry.
Take dated photos and video of the water line, floors, walls and damaged belongings before you move anything.
Start drying as soon as it is safe: pump or mop out water and open the house up. Wet drywall and carpet can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours.
Call your insurer to ask how to start a claim. Flood is often a separate policy from home insurance.

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