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Flood in Mason County, Washington

Flood January 7, 2009 – January 9, 2009 · Mason County, Washington

$900K
Damage as recorded

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What the National Weather Service wrote

There was flooding along the Skokomish River. Several homes in Shelton flooded, most from local creeks. Several roads in the area were also flooded, including SR 106 and 108.

The wider storm

Rainfall of 8-20 inches in the mountains and 1 to 9 inches in the lowlands occurred from Jan 6th through 8th. Flooding was widespread over much of Western Washington. Record flooding occurred on the Snoqualmie, Tolt, and North Fork Stillaguamish Rivers. Near record flooding occurred on the Snohomish, Newaukum, and Skookumchuck Rivers. Major flooding occurred on 18 rivers and 21 forecast points. Surveys found an estimated 497 residences that were destroyed or suffered major damage, and another 2,340 residences that needed repairs. Over 44,000 people were evacuated as a result of rising or high water as well as landslides.

Began near Shelton (47.2200, -122.9935).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 149576. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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