Everett, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Skykomish River near Gold Bar.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, the Skykomish River will cause flooding
from near Index downstream through Sultan to the Snoqualmie.
Flood waters will cover numerous roads...including Ben Howard Rd...
Index-Galena Rd and Tualco Loop Rd.  Flooding in the town of
Sultan will begin.  A stage of 17 feet on the Skykomish River
corresponds to a Phase 3 in the Snohomish County flood program.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.9 feet.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:30 AM PST Wednesday was 18.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

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

* 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...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

&&

...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...
- 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.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO TOMORROW EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Snohomish River at Snohomish.

* WHEN...From this morning to tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, the Snohomish River will flood several
roads...including the Snohomish-Monroe highway...and low areas of
the lower Snohomish valley that are not protected by levees.  A
stage of 27 feet on the Snohomish River corresponds roughly to a
Phase 2 in the Snohomish County flood program.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 23.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this morning to a crest of 27.3 feet late this afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Snohomish River near Monroe.

* WHEN...From this morning to tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, the Snohomish River will cause minor
flooding of low pasture lands and several roads near the river.  A
stage of 15 feet at this location corresponds to Phase 2 in the
Snohomish County Flood Warning System.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 13.2 feet.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this morning
to 15.8 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below
flood stage this evening.

- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

...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 the rest of today. 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 ranfall acting as
a trigger.

Numerous landslides have already occurred in Whatcom, Skagit, King
Counties and others. More landslides are 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