Washington Weather & Safety Alerts
4 active alerts · Updated 2026-03-16
Data source: National Weather Service (NWS) Last verified: 2026-03-16
Flooding
Flood Watch (WATCH) — expires March 17, 2026 at 3:00 AM GMT+4
Areas affected: Chelan, WA
Flood Watch issued March 15 at 8:03PM PDT until March 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Light to periodically moderate rain is expected for the lower Stehekin Valley this week along with melting snow as temperatures warm into the 40s and 50s. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels.
WHAT…Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible for the lower Stehekin Valley.
WHERE…A portion of North Central Washington, including the following county, Chelan.
WHEN…From Monday evening through Sunday evening.
IMPACTS…When the Stehekin River gauge hits 19.3 feet, water breaches the river bank. At 20 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road begins to flood in places at the northern end and Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. At 20.5 feet, water begins to damage Woo…
What to do: 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.
Source: NWS Spokane WA
Flood Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Grays Harbor, WA
Flood Warning issued March 15 at 7:16PM PDT until March 16 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington…
Chehalis River At Porter affecting Grays Harbor County.
WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE…Chehalis River at Porter.
WHEN…Until tomorrow evening.
IMPACTS…At 48.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor will flood low pasture lands and some roads. High tidal levels at Aberdeen will worsen flooding along the lower reaches.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
- At 6:45 PM PDT Sunday the stage was 48.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
- Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM PDT Sunday was 48.5 feet.
- Forecast…The river is cresting this evening with river levels expected to gradually recede tonight. Waters are expected to fall below…
What to do: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 330 AM PDT.
Source: NWS Seattle WA
Flood Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Mason, WA
Flood Watch issued March 15 at 2:51PM PDT until March 18 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
WHERE…A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason.
WHEN…From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.
IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
- Moderate to heavy rainfall over the Olympics will force rises on the Skokomish River in Mason County with flooding possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do: 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.
Source: NWS Seattle WA
Flood Warning (WARNING) — expires March 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Grays Harbor, WA
Flood Warning issued March 13 at 4:53PM PDT until March 16 at 8:43PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
…The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington…
Chehalis River At Porter affecting Grays Harbor County.
WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE…Chehalis River at Porter.
WHEN…From Saturday afternoon to Monday evening.
IMPACTS…At 48.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor will flood low pasture lands and some roads. High tidal levels at Aberdeen will worsen flooding along the lower reaches.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
- At 3:45 PM PDT Friday the stage was 46.3 feet.
- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
- Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 48.5 feet late Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safet…
What to do: 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 100 AM PDT.
Source: NWS Seattle WA
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