Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Seattle, WA ∙ Tacoma, WA ∙ Kent, WA ∙ Bellevue, WA ∙ Federal Way, WA ∙ Renton, WA ∙ Bellingham, WA ∙ Auburn, WA ∙ Lakewood, WA ∙ Redmond, WA

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Seattle WA 1236 PM PST Tue Dec 5 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Kitsap, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce and Thurston. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall continues for portions of the watch area and the flood waves continue to move down area rivers, which could still lead to additional flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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