Residents of Mason County, please take heed as flooding concerns persist in your area. The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Flood Warning for the Skokomish River at Potlatch, indicating that minor flooding is occurring and will continue to affect the region into the weekend. As of Friday evening, the river levels were recorded at 16.6 feet, just above the flood stage of 16.5 feet. The waters have risen so high that pasture lands are now submerged, and roads such as West Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road are facing swift overflows, posing potential hazards to both residents and travelers in these vicinities.

It’s crucial for those living near the Skokomish River to stay vigilant, as the river is forecast to slightly recede but will hover near the flood stage through the weekend. The authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and you should too by keeping an eye on updates from weather.gov and local news sources. Precautionary measures should include avoiding floodwaters, securing personal property, and being ready to move to higher ground if necessary. Your safety is paramount, so please do not take any unnecessary risks during this time. Stay safe, neighbors, and let's look out for each other as we navigate through this flooding event together.

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Streamflow levels across Washington are currently 146.0% of normal, with the Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam reporting the highest discharge in the state with 138000cfs and gauge stage of 16.76 ft. Meanwhile, the Snoqualmie River Near Carnation is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a 446.88% increase since yesterday, and currently running at 10500cfs.

Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the Cowlitz River Near Kosmos, currently reporting a stage of ft. The Quinault River At Quinault Lake in the Queets-Quinault watershed is surging for this time of year at 15800cfs, about 261.47% of normal.