Seattle, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast.

* WHERE...Green River near Auburn.

* WHEN...Until this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 7,000.0 cfs, the Green River will spill over its
banks into low areas in Green Valley and in lower Mill Creek basin
between Auburn and Kent.  A flow of 7000 cfs on the Green River
corresponds to a phase 2 flood in the King County flood system.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 AM PST Saturday the flow was 8,880.0 cfs.
- Flood flow is 9,000.0 cfs.
- The most recent observation has the river just under flood
flow as it has continued to ease last night into early this
morning.
- Forecast...River flow is expected to remain steady into this
afternoon, then begin decreasing again. It will reach a
significant departure from flood flow by early this evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
LATE TOMORROW MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 10,000 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 2:45 AM PST Saturday the flow was 8,380.0 cfs.
- Flood flow is 7,500.0 cfs.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
ending at 2:45 AM PST Saturday was 8,810.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river will continue to gradually fall but
still remain above flood flow through the day today. The
current is for flow to finally sink below flood early Sunday
morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of west central Washington, including the
following counties, King, Lewis and Pierce.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* 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...
- Regulated rivers may continue to remain elevated or increase
as reservoirs and dam operators manage the water levels.
River flows downstream of dams may rise or lower rapidly as a
result. Dam regulations can change rapidly to account for
incoming water.
- 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 FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow.

* WHEN...Until this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8,000.0 cfs, the White River will spill over its
banks below Mud Mountain Dam producing high water that will
encroach on roads and residences, particularly in the Red Creek
area. 8000 cfs on the White River is within phase 3 flood in the
King County flood system.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 AM PST Saturday the flow was 8,930.0 cfs.
- Flood flow is 9,000.0 cfs.
- The river remains steady at just below flood flow at 8,930
cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to see a gradual decline
throughout the day today. If this remains consistent, this
would keep the river within Action Stage throughout the
weekend and into early next week.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

...HEAVY RAINFALL THIS WEEK HAS LED 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. This significant 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 additional 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