Flood Warning issued December 18 at 5:01PM PST until December 20 at 6:56AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Issue date: 2025-12-19T01:01+00:00
...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... Cowlitz River At Randle affecting Lewis County. .Rainfall of 2 to 3 inches in the mountains is expected to drive the Cowlitz River at Randle above flood stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cowlitz River at Randle. * WHEN...From late tonight to Saturday 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 4:45 PM PST Thursday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 19.7 feet late tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued December 18 at 4:07PM PST until December 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Issue date: 2025-12-19T00:07+00:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of west central Washington, including the following county, Lewis. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Ongoing rainfall will result in rises on rivers Friday into Saturday, leaving the potential for additional river flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
