Active AlertsPotlatch State Park, WA

Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Washington Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Skokomish River at Potlatch.
When: Until late tomorrow morning.
Impacts: At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
Additional Details: - At 1:30 PM PST Monday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 PM PST Monday was 17.6 feet. - ForecastThe river will fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight to 13.6 feet late Friday evening. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on 12/20/1994. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1030 PM PST.