Station Name: QUINAULT RIVER AT QUINAULT LAKE, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 236 feet

Nearest Address:
5999 US Hwy 101
Amanda Park, WA 98526
Grays Harbor County

GPS Coordinates: 47.4575863, -123.8893446

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued March 12 at 11:12AM PDT until March 15 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:12 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays Harbor. In west central Washington, Lewis and Thurston. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moderate to heavy rainfall from a weak atmospheric river will keep rivers on the Chehalis, Newaukum, and the Skookumchuck running near flood stage Friday through Sunday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Hydrologic Outlook issued March 11 at 2:11PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 2:11 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 5:00 PM

ESFSEW Periods of heavy rain today through Saturday will cause rivers in Thurston, Lewis, and Grays Harbor county to rise. Some rivers could reach flood stage as early as Thursday. Rivers of most concern are the Chehalis from Grand Mound to Grays Harbor, the Newaukum and the Skookumchuck near Bucoda. Rivers will crest late this week into the weekend. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 2:46PM PDT until March 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:46 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 20 inches. * WHERE...Olympics. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.

Flood Warning issued March 12 at 7:51AM PDT until March 19 at 1:03AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 7:51 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Heavy precipitation over the south slopes has caused the Skokomish river to rise above flood stage. The river will drop below flood stage later this afternoon. Precipitation early next week could cause additional flooding on the river. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until Thursday, March 19. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will crest around 16.9 feet this morning. It will then fall back down below flood stage later this afternoon/evening. The river could rise above flood stage again early next week. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at 400 PM PDT.

Flood Warning issued March 12 at 3:30PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:30 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Heavy precipitation over the south slopes has caused the Skokomish river to rise above flood stage. The river will drop below flood stage later this afternoon. Precipitation early next week could cause additional flooding on the river. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river crested around 16.9 feet this morning. It will continue to fall below flood stage later this afternoon/evening. The river may rise above flood stage again early next week. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1100 PM PDT.