Station Name: LAKE TAPPS DIVERSION AT DIERINGER, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 53 feet

Nearest Address:
24th Street East
Sumner, WA 98390
Pierce County

GPS Coordinates: 47.2381564, -122.2281746

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued January 12 at 2:16PM PST until January 13 at 9:24AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 2:16 PM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 10:30 PM

...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM PST Monday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 PM PST Monday was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight to 13.6 feet late Friday evening. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on 12/20/1994. - 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 1030 PM PST.

Flood Warning issued January 12 at 9:58PM PST until January 14 at 4:54PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 9:58 PM
Expires: Tue January 13, 2026, 7:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * 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 9:30 PM PST Monday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM PST Monday was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday morning and will continue to recede the rest of the week. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.3 feet on 03/06/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 Tuesday morning at 700 AM PST.

Flood Warning issued January 13 at 2:52AM PST until January 14 at 4:54PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Tue January 13, 2026, 2:52 AM
Expires: Tue January 13, 2026, 11:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * 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 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 AM PST Tuesday was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday morning and will continue to recede the rest of the week. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.1 feet on 12/15/1999. - 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this morning at 1100 AM PST.