Flood Watch issued for parts of Lewis, Thurston and Grays Harbor counties 

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for much of Western Washington, including areas of Lewis, Thurston and Grays Harbor counties. 

The Flood Watch is in effect from Sunday morning through Tuesday night. 

“An atmospheric river will produce periods of heavy rain over Western Washington through Tuesday,” NWS stated. “The heaviest of the rain will be concentrated over the Olympics and Cascades, where rain totals through this period will range from 3 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Snow levels will increase to above 7,000 feet Saturday. These conditions could result in flooding on a number of rivers.”

Locally, the biggest area concern appears to be the Cowlitz River at Randle, which is now predicted to reach the moderate flooding stage on Sunday heading into Monday. The Newaukum, is expected reach minor flood stage around the same time. The Chehalis and Skookumchuck rivers will also rise, though flooding is not yet predicted. 

Check river levels and prepare for possible flooding at https://tinyurl.com/588vrnur and  https://chehalis.onerain.com.