Alertes en vigueurKing
Avertissement d'inondation
Alerte des crues éclair
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, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King and Snohomish.
When: Through Friday afternoon.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details: - An additional 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected over the North and Central Cascades through Friday. Rainfall rates in the mountains will peak into Friday. This will create a double (or even triple) crest scenario on Friday, pushing some rivers back above flood stage. The Snoqualmie and Snohomish Rivers will likely remain above flood stage. The rivers most likely to go back above flood stage Friday are the Skykomish and Tolt Rivers. New rivers likely to exceed flood stage are the Stillaguamish and Skagit Rivers, with the latest forecast showing the Skagit River to rise into Moderate Flood stage and just below Major Flood stage. - 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.
Bulletin d'inondation
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County. .Rain will continue today with 1 to 1.5 inches in the Central Cascades. The steady rain will come to an end tonight.
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Snoqualmie River near Carnation.
When: Until early Sunday morning.
Impacts: At 56.0 feet, the Snoqualmie River will cause widespread flooding from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall inundating much of the farm land and numerous roads.
Additional Details: - At 1:15 AM PDT Friday the stage was 56.0 feet. - Flood stage is 54.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 AM PDT Friday was 56.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 57.4 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this morning at 1045 AM PDT.