Alertes en vigueurSkagit

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington Skagit River Near Concrete affecting Skagit County. .Heavy rain over the Northern Cascades combined with high snow levels will push the Skagit River near Concrete above flood stage tonight.
What: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Skagit River near Concrete.
When: From Friday morning to late Saturday evening.
Impacts: At 28.0 feet, the Skagit River will flood low areas and sections of roads along the river from Rockport downstream to Sedro Woolley. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 3 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
Additional Details: - At 7:15 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 26.8 feet. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue to rise to a crest of 31.8 feet late tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 31.4 feet on 10/28/1967. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 late tonight at 330 AM PDT.