Flood Watch issued December 14 at 4:26AM PST until December 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
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,
Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, Skagit and
Whatcom. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce,
Snohomish and Thurston.
WHEN: From Monday morning 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 series of weather systems next week will bring another
round of significant rainfall to western Washington late
Sunday through Wednesday. Preliminary liquid totals of 2 to 8
inches will cause additional sharp rises to area rivers.
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
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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.