Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 21 at 4:40PM PDT until March 22 at 9:10AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring, but will be receding into
Minor flooding within the next several hours.
* WHERE...Skagit River near Mt. Vernon.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, the Skagit River will flood from Sedro
Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth. Flood waters
will inundate some low-lying roads...farmlands and residential
areas. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a
phase 3 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:15 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 30.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:15 PM PDT Saturday was 30.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling below action stage by
late Sunday morning.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
30.1 feet on 07/13/1972.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 late tonight at 1245 AM PDT.
Area Description:
Skagit, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA
Sender: