Flood Warning Issued for Skokomish River at Potlatch in Mason 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 Mason County as the Skokomish River is expected to crest above flood stage Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Mason County, WA
- 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 Mason County, WA.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the Skokomish River at Potlatch. This alert was issued following heavy precipitation over the south slopes of the Olympics and remains in effect until further notice.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects Mason County, Washington, with the primary impact zone located along the Skokomish River at Potlatch.
What You Should Do
Motorists are urged to follow the guidance: "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Monitor local conditions for further updates.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 11:30 PM PDT Wednesday, the river stage was measured at 16.1 feet. The river is expected to rise to a flood stage of 16.5 feet and reach a crest of approximately 16.8 feet on Thursday morning. At these levels, widespread flooding of pasture lands is expected, and water will likely flow quickly over West Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road.
Timeline
The flood onset is expected at approximately 4:36 AM PDT on Thursday, March 12. The river is forecast to crest Thursday morning before falling back below flood stage later Thursday afternoon or evening. Officials note that additional precipitation early next week could cause further flooding on the river.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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