Alertes en vigueurLongbranch, WA

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington Cedar River At Renton affecting King County. Green River Near Auburn affecting King County. White River Near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow affecting King and Pierce Counties. White River At R Street Bridge affecting King and Pierce Counties.
: Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington Cedar River Near Landsburg affecting King County. .Dam operations to reduce the flood pool area dams will increase the flow levels or maintain elevated flow levels below the dams.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: White River at R Street Bridge.
When: Until further notice.
Additional Details: - At 1:45 PM PST Friday the flow was 8,630.0 cfs. - Flood flow is 7,500.0 cfs. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 9,800 cfs late tomorrow morning. The river will remain steady through the weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1145 PM PST.

Another moderately strong atmospheric river will impact western Washington starting as early as Saturday night and extending into Wednesday. Rain, heavy at times, is likely. The snow level will be 5000 feet rising to 8000 ft during the heaviest rainfall on Monday before dropping to 3000 to 4000 feet Monday night into Tuesday. In addition, soils will still be nearly saturated and rivers elevated or still above flood stage. Expect rising rivers with the potential for flooding. Urban flooding, landslides, and debris flows are also possible throughout this period. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.