Flood Warning issued March 21 at 9:08AM PDT until March 22 at 9:07AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* 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 8:15 AM 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 8:15 AM PDT Saturday was 30.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.0
feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late this evening.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
30.4 feet on 11/20/1962.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 this afternoon at 515 PM PDT.
Varoitus voimassa la klo 18:08 - su klo 18:07
