Flood Warning issued December 18 at 12:00PM PST until December 19 at 3:22AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.
.Rain is in the forecast today for 2 to 3 inches in the mountains.
This will not cause additional flooding and allow some rivers to
fall below flood stage. Dam operations to maintain a safe flood pool
for area dams could maintain elevated flow levels or they could
raise or lower levels downstream of the dams. Dam regulation can
change rapidly.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Skagit River near Mt. Vernon.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, the Skagit River will cause minor flooding
from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth...
with shallow flooding in low pasture lands and over a few
low-lying roads near the river. This level for this location on
the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 3 flood in the Skagit County
flood system.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM PST Thursday the stage was 28.6 feet.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is falling and expected to fall below
flood stage late this afternoon.The river is expected to rise
tomorrow but remain below flood stage.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
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 evening at 800 PM PST.
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