Water rises in Chehalis in this November 2015 Chronicle file photo.
The National Weather Service reported Monday morning that heavy rain is expected throughout much of Western Washington this week, including Lewis County. The weather pattern is expected to continue through the weekend.
“Generally, 3 to 6 inches of rain are expected across the region, with the largest amounts focused in the Olympics and Cascades,” according to the report. “Snow levels will begin around 3,000 feet but will rise to around 5,000 feet by late Thursday. Depending on the timing of this change, this could increase or decrease the degree of flooding expected in particular locations.”
The rainfall amounts predicted are “sufficient to lead to flooding,” according to the report.
The Chronicle will update this story when more information is available.
Information on area river flood stages is available at https://rivers.lewiscountywa.gov/#/
