Skamokawa Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Skamokawa.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Special Weather Statement issued November 23 at 4:59AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Through Saturday morning, areas of fog, locally dense in spots will reduce visibility to a 1/4 mile or lower. If traveling this morning, give yourself extra time to reach your destination safely. Dense fog was observed at Waterville and Moses Lake. Sections of Highway 2 and Interstate 90 may be impacted.

Special Weather Statement issued November 23 at 4:59AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Through Saturday morning, areas of fog, locally dense in spots will reduce visibility to a 1/4 mile or lower. If traveling this morning, give yourself extra time to reach your destination safely. Areas where fog was observed on cameras this morning include Bonners Ferry, Colville, Republic, and Omak.

Flood Warning issued November 23 at 2:48AM PST until November 24 at 6:23AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Locally heavy rainfall over Olympics will lead to minor flooding on the Skokomish River. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 AM PST Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 AM PST Saturday was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 16.8 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening to 16.1 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 16.4 feet late Monday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8 feet on 01/19/1997. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood