Active AlertsHoodsport, WA

Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Skokomish River at Potlatch.
When: Until late Tuesday 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 11:30 PM PST Sunday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 PM PST Sunday was 16.9 feet. - ForecastThe river will rise to 17.6 feet late tonight into Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning and recede through late week. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 17.6 feet on 10/20/2003. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 Monday morning at 800 AM PST.