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EXPIRED12/4/2023 5:59:00 PM (UTC)Urgency: FutureSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Possible
12/4/2023 5:59:00 PM until 12/6/2023 10:49:00 AM
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.
Heavy rain with higher snow levels through Tuesday will result in
rapidly rising river levels across the area. It is likely that many
rivers will reach flood stage late tonight or Tuesday.
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* 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,
Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kitsap, San Juan, Skagit
and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce,
Snohomish and Thurston.
* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding
of creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Excessive rainfall tonight and Tuesday with 7 to 10 inches
possible over the Olympics, 5 to 9 inches over the Cascades,
3 to 5 inches along the coast and 1.5 to 3 inches over the
interior lowlands. Snow levels will rise to around 9000 feet
Monday night before dropping Tuesday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood