Buckley, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...White River at R Street Bridge.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10,000.0 cfs, River flooding may occur upstream of
the A Street Bridge in the City of Auburn. River levels will
likely be up against the temporary flood protection barriers, with
flooding likely at Government Canal and Butte Avenue in the City
of Pacific and downstream of the Stewart Street Bridge in the City
of Sumner.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM PST Wednesday the flow was 8,030.0 cfs.
- Flood flow is 7,500.0 cfs.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 PM PST Wednesday was 8,490.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 10,265.1 cfs late
Saturday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8,080.0 cfs on 02/06/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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 Friday afternoon.

* 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...
- With rivers running high and with another rain event
tomorrow, uncertainty in how much rain, the snow fall level,
and snow melt, leaves the possibility of further flooding.

This includes the Chehalis, Cedar, White, Green, and Skagit
Rivers.

- Dam operations in managin the flood waters in reservoir
will also river levels multiple times over the next few days.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor County Coast, Northern Washington Coast,
Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties,
Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties, Lowlands of
Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, Lowlands of Pierce and
Southern King Counties, Olympia and Southern Puget Sound, and
Willapa and Black Hills.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to saturated soils, increased impacts
from higher winds are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

...HEAVY RAINFALL ON WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED THREAT OF
LANDSLIDES IN WESTERN WASHINGTON...

Significant rainfall over the past week has increased soil moisture
to high levels across western Washington. Additional rainfall of 1
to 2 inches is expected through Friday. This amount of rain will
continue to put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an
increased threat of landslides and debris flows, especially from
recent burned areas, with this new rainfall acting as a trigger.

Numerous landslides have already occurred in Whatcom, Skagit, King
Counties and others. More landslides continue to be possible.

Areas most susceptible to landslides debris flows under these
conditions are steep coastal bluffs, other steep hillsides or
road cuts, and recent burned areas. A diminishing threat of
landslides and debris flows will continue for several days after
the rain ends.

For more information about current conditions, visit
www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down
for the links to the landslide information pages.

For more information on landslides, visit the website for the
Washington State Department of Natural Resources landslide
geologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn