Issue date: 2025-12-19T09:10+00:00
...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... Chehalis River At Porter affecting Grays Harbor County. .Rainfall from yesterday has allowed water levels to rise. This may be enough to allow for minor flooding along the Chehalis River. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chehalis River at Porter. * WHEN...From this morning to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor will flood low pasture lands and some roads. High tidal levels at Aberdeen will worsen flooding along the lower reaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 AM PST Friday the stage was 47.9 feet. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - River levels at Porter have increased to very near flood stage. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning and remain just above flood stage before cresting at 48.1 feet Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Issue date: 2025-12-19T00:07+00:00
* 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 Saturday morning. * 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... - Dam operations to maintain a safe flood pool for area dams could maintain elevated flow levels or they could raise or lower levels downstream of the dams. Dam regulation can change rapidly. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood