East Wilson Weather

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...

Cowlitz River At Randle affecting Lewis County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...

Cowlitz River Below Mayfield Dam affecting Lewis County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Cowlitz River at Randle.

* WHEN...Until late this morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, the Cowlitz River will cause minor
flooding from the vicinity of Randle downstream through Riffe
Lake...covering nearby farm lands and several roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 PM PST Friday the stage was 18.3 feet.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 PM PST Friday was 21.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Saturday morning and continue falling to 13.9 feet late
Monday evening.
- The river crest near 24.2 feet late Wednesday evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by this morning at 815 AM PST.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...

Cowlitz River At Randle affecting Lewis County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...

Cowlitz River Below Mayfield Dam affecting Lewis County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Cowlitz River below Mayfield Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 25,000.0 cfs, the Cowlitz River will flood the reach
from Mayfield Dam downstream through Toledo. Flood waters will
inundate some farmlands and several roads...mainly near Toledo.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 PM PST Friday the flow was 25,700.0 cfs.
- Flood flow is 25,000.0 cfs.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 PM PST Friday was 25,700.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 25,700 cfs
Saturday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by this morning at 815 AM PST.

Rainfall of 2 to 12 inches over the past several days has increased
soil moisture to very high levels across western Washington. This
amount of rain will put extra pressure on soil instability, leading
to an increased threat of landslides and debris flows, especially
from recent burned areas.

Numerous landslides have already been reported in the western
Cascades in western Washington. More landslides are possible.

Areas most susceptible to landslides debris flows under these
conditions are steep coastal bluffs, other steep hillsides or
road cuts, and recent burned areas. A diminishing threat of
landslides and debris flows will continue for several days after
the rain ends.

For more information about current conditions, visit
www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down
for the links to the landslide information pages.

For more information on landslides, visit the website for the
Washington State Department of Natural Resources landslide
geologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn

ESFSEW

Another moderately strong atmospheric river will impact western
Washington starting as early as Saturday night and extending into
Wednesday. Rain, heavy at times, is likely. The snow level will be
5000 feet rising to 8000 ft during the heaviest rainfall on Monday
before dropping to 3000 to 4000 feet Monday night into Tuesday. In
addition, soils will still be nearly saturated and rivers elevated
or still above flood stage.

Expect rising rivers with the potential for flooding. Urban
flooding, landslides, and debris flows are also possible throughout
this period.


Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather
Service for additional information.