Flood — Wahkiakum, Washington

2022-01-11 to 2022-01-12 · near Grays River, Wahkiakum, Washington

Event narrative

The gauge on the Grays River near Rosburg rose above flood stage of 12.0 feet at 2345PST, crested at 15.5 feet on the 12th at 0715PST, the fell below flood stage at 2330PST. A mudslide closed SR-4 in both direction near Raistakka Road.

Wider weather episode

A stalled front over western Washington brought heavy rains to the coastal mountains in southwest Washington.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1004294. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.