Rain, wind, waves could cause major flooding along WA coast this week

Blustery winds, big waves and heavy rain could cause moderate to major flooding along Washington’s coastline and some rivers this week, with the potential to close roads, clog drains and inundate low-lying properties, forecasters said.

“The Skokomish River — that one likes to flood,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Kayla Mazurkiewicz. “And pretty much anywhere along the coastline is where we could see some coastal flooding.”

Mazurkiewicz said Seattle is expected to see breezy and damp “typical November weather” through the weekend. Meanwhile, strong winds, heavy rains and 16- to 18-foot waves could slam Washington’s Pacific coast Wednesday and Thursday, causing moderate to major flooding along shorelines from Grays Harbor to Neah Bay, according to the weather service.

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