Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 19 at 4:32PM PDT until March 20 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 19, 2026 - 4:32pm
Expires:
March 20, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington,
including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Skagit
and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King and Snohomish.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An additional 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected over the
North and Central Cascades through Friday. Rainfall rates in
the mountains will peak into Friday. This will create a
double (or even triple) crest scenario on Friday, pushing
some rivers back above flood stage. The Snoqualmie and
Snohomish Rivers will likely remain above flood stage. The
rivers most likely to go back above flood stage Friday are
the Skykomish and Tolt Rivers. New rivers likely to exceed
flood stage are the Stillaguamish and Skagit Rivers, with the
latest forecast showing the Skagit River to rise into
Moderate Flood stage and just below Major Flood stage.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
King, WA; Skagit, WA; Snohomish, WA; Whatcom, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov