Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 20 at 5:20PM PDT until March 22 at 1:06PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 20, 2026 - 5:20pm
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skagit River near Mt. Vernon.
* WHEN...From this evening to early Sunday afternoon.
* 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 Friday the stage was 27.4 feet.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening. It will crest in moderate flood stage
around 31.5 feet Saturday afternoon. The river will then fall
below flood stage early Sunday morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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 130 AM PDT.
Area Description:
Skagit, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov