Station Name: Grays Harbor, WA (036)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Grays Harbor County

GPS Coordinates: 46.857, -124.244

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued March 13 at 10:32AM PDT until March 15 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 10:32 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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...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 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 13 at 8:20AM PDT until March 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 8:20 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Olympics. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

Snow covered roads may make travel conditions difficult to impossible at times and cause delays. Temporary road closures possible. Gusty winds may limit visibility down to a quarter of a mile at times.

Flood Warning issued March 13 at 4:53PM PDT until March 16 at 8:43PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 4:53 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 1:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... Chehalis River At Porter affecting Grays Harbor County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chehalis River at Porter. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor will flood low pasture lands and some roads. High tidal levels at Aberdeen will worsen flooding along the lower reaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 PM PDT Friday the stage was 46.3 feet. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 48.5 feet late Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - 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 late tonight at 100 AM PDT.

Flood Warning issued March 13 at 3:14PM PDT until March 15 at 4:57PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:14 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 11:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... Chehalis River Above Grand Mound affecting Thurston and Grays Harbor Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chehalis River above Grand Mound. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 141.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Thurston County will flood several roads in Independence Valley including James Road, Independence Road, and Moon road. Flood waters will also cover nearby farm lands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM PDT Friday the stage was 139.3 feet. - Flood stage is 141.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 141.7 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - 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 1115 PM PDT.

Flood Watch issued March 13 at 5:39AM PDT until March 14 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 5:39 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Oregon, including the following areas, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, Clatsop County Coast, East Central Willamette Valley, East Portland Metro, Inner Portland Metro, Lower Columbia River, North Oregon Coast Range, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Outer Southeast Portland Metro, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Tillamook County Coast, Tualatin Valley, West Central Willamette Valley, West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor and West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft and southwest Washington, including the following areas, Cowlitz County Lowlands, East Clark County Lowlands, Inner Vancouver Metro, North Clark County Lowlands, South Washington Cascade Foothills, West Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor, Willapa Hills and Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event. People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk from rapidly moving landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 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.