The National Weather Service on Feb. 22 issued a flood warning for the Cowlitz River in Lewis County, Wash.

The warning, effective through Feb. 23, predicts minor flooding from Randle through Riffe Lake, covering nearby farmland and several roads. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain fell in the river basin since Feb. 20.

* A flood warning was also issued for the Green River near Auburn, in King County. The warning is in effect until Feb. 25. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain has fallen there since Feb. 20.

* The Snohomish River at Snohomish is under a flood warning through Feb. 24. Between 2 and 10 inches of rain was recorded in the upper reaches of most rivers in the area.

* Flood watches remain in effect through Feb. 23 in several Western Washington counties: Grays Harbor, Clallam, Jefferson, Skagit, Whatcom, King, Lewis, Mason, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston.

-- Steve Brown