Flood Warning Issued for Deschutes River in Thurston County Through Saturday Afternoon
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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 Deschutes River near Rainier, with minor flooding expected to impact Thurston County through Saturday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Thurston County, 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 Thurston County, Washington.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the Deschutes River near Rainier. This alert indicates that minor flooding is likely within the specified time window.
Affected Areas
The warning primarily affects Thurston County, Washington. Specific locations identified for potential impact include the Deschutes River near Rainier, Tumwater Valley (including the golf course), and residential areas in Cougar Mountain and Driftwood Valley. Many roads and farm lands in these vicinities are also expected to experience flooding.
What You Should Do
Motorists are urged to follow the safety mantra: "Turn around, don't drown." Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded areas. Residents should be especially cautious at night when the dangers of flooding are more difficult to recognize.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast as the Deschutes River reaches its flood stage. As of 11:45 PM PDT on Friday, the river stage was recorded at 10.8 feet. The river is expected to crest at the flood stage of 11.0 feet late tonight. At this level, the river will flood downstream into Tumwater Valley and several residential sectors.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until 2:05 PM PDT on Saturday, March 14. The river is expected to crest late Friday night and fall below flood stage by Saturday morning. The next official statement from the National Weather Service is expected by 8:00 AM PDT Saturday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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