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Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Skagit River near Mt. Vernon

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING... 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

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.