Concrete, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Skagit River near Mt. Vernon.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, the Skagit River will cause major flooding
from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth.
Deep and swift flood waters will inundate many roads...farmlands
and residential areas. Flooding will occur all along the river
including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and
near the Skagit River Basin. This level for this location on the
Skagit corresponds to a Phase 2 flood in the Skagit CounIt will
then have a modest rise again Thursday evening ty flood system.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 29.7 feet.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 30.7 feet late this
evening. It will then fall late tomorrow morning. It will
rise to 33.9 feet late Thursday morning. It will then fall
early Friday morning. It will then rise again and remain
above flood stage.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
33.9 feet on 11/07/2006.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Skagit River near Concrete.

* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 32.5 feet, the Skagit River will cause flooding from
Rockport downstream through Sedro Woolley. Flood waters will
inundate low areas near the river...roads...and several
residential areas mainly Cape Horn...Hamilton and Thunderbird.
Some water will flow onto Cockreham Island and into the
Nookachamps and Sterling areas. Flooding will also occur in
headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within the Skagit
Basin. This level for this location corresponds to a Phase 2 flood
in the Skagit County flood system.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 28.9 feet.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will continue fall through this
afternoon before beginning to rise again. It will rise to
34.9 feet late tomorrow morning. It will then fall below
flood stage early Thursday afternoon to near minor flood
stage Thursday afternoon. Further rises are possible/
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades, Lowlands of
Western Whatcom County, San Juan County, City of Seattle,
Eastside, Foothills and Valleys of Central King County, Foothills
and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Foothills and
Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, and Shoreline /
Lynnwood / South Everett Area.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM PST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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...HEAVY RAINFALL DURING THE LAST WEEK INCLUDING TODAY WILL LEAD TO
AN INCREASED THREAT OF LANDSLIDES IN WESTERN WASHINGTON...

Rainfall from the past week has increased soil moisture to high
levels across western Washington. Additional rainfall of of one to
three inches is expected with the system today into Wednesday
morning. 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. This rain event
could act as a trigger for new landslides.

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

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY 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, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King,
Lewis, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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...
- A weather system moving into Western Washington will bring
another 1 to 3 inches of precipitation to the area later
today into Wednesday.

Urban and small stream flooding remains possible for areas
with poor drainage.

Very saturated soils will maintain increased risk for
potential landslides and debris flows off of burn scars.
- 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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