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November 22, 2011 · 9:52 AM

The National Weather Service has a flood watch on the Snoqualmie River in effect as of this morning.

Heavy storms and continuing rain mean possible minor flooding on the Snoqualmie and other Western Washington rivers from Tuesday through Wednesday, Nov. 23.

As of Tuesday morning, flows on the Snoqualmie were rising.

According to flood gauges on the Floodzilla website, the river is expected to crest at 53.6 feet and 18,400 cubic per second, at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Flood stage is 54 feet.

At Snoqualmie Falls, the river is expected to crest at 11.8 feet at 4 a.m. Wednesday. Flood stage is roughly 13 feet.

To follow real-time flood data, visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/waterandland/flooding/warning-system.aspx

 

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