Flood Advisory for Whatcom County

Flood advisory
National Weather Service Seattle Wa
Issued by National Weather Service Portland Or
313 am pst sat dec 27 2008


The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued an * Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for rain and melting snow   In...

  Clallam County in northwest Washington...
  Island County in northwest Washington...
  Jefferson County in northwest Washington...
  San Juan County in northwest Washington...
  Skagit County in northwest Washington...
  Whatcom County in northwest Washington...
  King County in west central Washington...
  Kitsap County in west central Washington...
  Lewis County in west central Washington...
  Mason County in west central Washington...
  Pierce County in west central Washington...
  Snohomish County in west central Washington...
  Thurston County in west central Washington...
  Grays Harbor County in western Washington...

* until 300 am pst Sunday.

* Rain locally heavy at times will persist through tonight.  rainfall amounts of a half to one inch with locally higher amounts   on the coast are likely by Sunday morning. this combined with melting   snow across the lowlands or elevations below 2000 feet will likely  result in some urban or small stream flooding.  Residents in urban
 areas are strongly encouraged to clear any blockages of storms drains  before it causes flooding problems.Whatcom County Public Works says if residents can safely clear drains and culverts it will assist in clearing the road of ice and snow.Also if cars have been left on the street or road they should be removed to allow free movement of equipment.


Excessive runoff from rain and snow melt will cause ponding of water on highways...streets and underpasses...in urban areas with poor or overwhelmed drainage...and will also cause elevated levels on small Creeks and streams.

Do not underestimate the power of flood waters. Only a few inches of rapidly flowing water can quickly carry away your vehicle.

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