Active AlertsCathlamet, WA

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg affecting Wahkiakum County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg.
When: Until early Saturday morning.
Impacts: Above 30.5 feet, expect widespread lowland flooding and numerous flooded roads near Rosburg and Hwy 4. These include Covered Bridge Road near the gage and the roadway approaches to the Altoona Bridge downstream of the gage.
Additional Details: - At 4:15 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 30.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 27.5 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:15 AM PDT Thursday was 30.6 feet. - ForecastThe river will fall below flood stage this afternoon to 27.7 feet late tonight. It will then rise above flood stage to 28.6 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will fall below flood stage again tomorrow evening to 26.8 feet late Sunday evening. It will then rise to 26.9 feet early Monday morning. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 28.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.