Flood Warning Issued for Chehalis River at Porter in Grays Harbor County
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Chehalis River at Porter, with minor flooding expected to impact roads and pastures through Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Grays Harbor, Washington
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Seattle
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Grays Harbor, Washington.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the Chehalis River at Porter. This alert is in effect from Saturday afternoon, March 14, through Monday evening, March 16.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects Grays Harbor County in Washington, centered on the Chehalis River at Porter. Officials note that high tidal levels at Aberdeen will likely worsen flooding along the lower reaches of the river.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are advised to follow the "Turn around, don't drown" rule when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to drive around barricades or navigate cars through flooded areas. Monitor local weather updates for further developments.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of Friday afternoon, the river stage was recorded at 46.3 feet. The river is expected to rise above the 48.0-foot flood stage, reaching a projected crest of 48.5 feet. At these levels, the Chehalis River will flood low-lying pasture lands and several roads.
Timeline
- Onset: Saturday afternoon, March 14, at approximately 3:21 PM PDT.
- Peak: The river is expected to crest late Sunday morning.
- Recession: Water levels are forecast to fall below flood stage late Monday morning.
- Expiration: The warning is currently set to end at 8:43 PM PDT on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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