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High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

Until Sun 5:19 pm PDT

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Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Snohomish River at Snohomish

Description

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. WHERE...Snohomish River at Snohomish. WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, the Snohomish River will flood low farm lands and several roads...including Riverview Rd and the Snohomish-Monroe highway. Hide tidal levels could worsen flooding on the lower delta and Ebey Island. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Snohomish River Basin. A stage of 29 feet on the Snohomish River corresponds to a Phase 3 in the Snohomish County flood program. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM PDT Friday the stage was 29.2 feet. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 PM PDT Friday was 29.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will crest in major flood stage at 30.0 feet late tonight into early Saturday morning. The river will then slowly recede on Saturday, and fall below flood stage Saturday night. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.9 feet on 11/10/1995. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 215 AM PDT.
High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

Until Sun 12:45 am PDT

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Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Snohomish River near Monroe

Description

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY MORNING... WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. WHERE...Snohomish River near Monroe. WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, the Snohomish River will cause major flooding...inundating farm land...roads...and some residential areas. Levees will likely suffer damage. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the Snohomish River Basin. A stage of 17 feet at this location corresponds to Phase 2 in the Snohomish County Flood Warning System. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM PDT Friday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 PM PDT Friday was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0 feet on 02/16/1982. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Snohomish River Near Monroe affecting Snohomish County. .Rain continues, though is beginning to taper off in the Central Cascades. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 this evening at 845 PM PDT.
High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

Until Sat 3:00 pm PDT

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Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Skykomish River near Gold Bar

Description

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. WHERE...Skykomish River near Gold Bar. WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, the Skykomish River will cause flooding from near Index downstream through Sultan to the Snoqualmie. Flood waters will cover numerous roads...including Ben Howard Rd... Index-Galena Rd and Tualco Loop Rd. Flooding in the town of Sultan will begin. A stage of 17 feet on the Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 3 in the Snohomish County flood program. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM PDT Friday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM PDT Friday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 7.6 feet late Monday morning. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0 feet on 10/30/1997. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skykomish River Near Gold Bar affecting Snohomish County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 this evening at 815 PM PDT.
High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

Until Sat 2:06 am PDT

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Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

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South Fork Stillaguamish River near Jordan Rd. Bridge

Description

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT... WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...South Fork Stillaguamish River near Jordan Rd. Bridge. WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. IMPACTS...At 211.0 feet, the South Fork Stillaguamish River will cause flooding along the river and tributaries. A stage of 14.5 feet corresponds to Phase 2 in the Snohomish County Flood Warning System. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM PDT Friday the stage was 210.5 feet. - Flood stage is 211.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 211.0 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... South Fork Stillaguamish River Near Jordan Rd. Bridge affecting Snohomish County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 evening at 1100 PM PDT.
High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

Until Sat 3:15 pm PDT

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Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

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Stillaguamish River at Arlington

Description

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. WHERE...Stillaguamish River at Arlington. WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, the Stillaguamish River will cause flooding mainly in the Silvana area, along Norman Road and in Florence. A stage of 17 feet on the Stillaguamish River corresponds roughly to Phase 3 in the Snohomish County Flood program. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:25 PM PDT Friday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:25 PM PDT Friday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 18.0 feet late tonight. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9 feet on 12/28/1949. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington... Stillaguamish River At Arlington affecting Snohomish County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 evening at 1100 PM PDT.
High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

From Fri 2:32 pm until 11:00 pm PDT

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Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

North Fork Stillaguamish River near Arlington

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...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT... WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...North Fork Stillaguamish River near Arlington. WHEN...Until late tonight. IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, the North Fork Stillaguamish River will cause flooding of Oso Loop Road and cause minor riverbank erosion. A stage of 13 feet corresponds to Phase 2 in the Snohomish County Flood Warning System. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM PDT Friday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise. It will then fall below flood stage this evening to 13.6 feet late this afternoon. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet on 12/14/1979. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... North Fork Stillaguamish River Near Arlington affecting Snohomish County. .Rain is tapering, but rivers are expected to continue rising. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 1000 PM PDT.
Moderate Severity Alert

Special Weather Statement

Until Sat 5:00 pm PDT

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Issued By

Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties

Description

...HEAVY RAINFALL OBSERVED OVER THE LAST FEW DAYS WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED THREAT OF LANDSLIDES IN WESTERN WASHINGTON... Rainfall amounts of 2 to 9 inches over the past 3 days has increased soil moisture to high levels across western Washington. This amount of rain that has been observed will continue to put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased threat of landslides and debris flows, especially from recent burned areas. Over the last couple days multiple slides have been reported across locations of western Washington. More landslides are possible. Areas most susceptible to landslides debris flows under these conditions are steep coastal bluffs, other steep hillsides or road cuts, and recent burned areas. A diminishing threat of landslides and debris flows will continue over the weekend after the rain ends. For more information about current conditions, visit www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down for the links to the landslide information pages. For more information on landslides, visit the website for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources landslide geologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn
Moderate Severity Alert

Flood Watch

Until Sat 5:00 pm PDT

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Issued By

Seattle/Tacoma - WA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King and Snohomish

Description

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... 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 Saturday afternoon. IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Area rivers will still be rising into Saturday, with multiple rivers cresting over the weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.
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