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Flood — Mason, WA

Jan 2, 2021

From December 29 - January 16, a strong and persistent Aleutian Low pressure system developed in the eastern Pacific which directed the jet stream and primary storm track at Washington State that resulted in a rapid series of atmospheric rivers and wind storms that battered Washington State. Water vapor transport into Washington State averaged 160-200% of normal during the period from December 29 through January 16. Numerous periods of heavy rain occurred during the episode, which in turn result

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 993931). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Mason, WA

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