Alertes en vigueurSnohomish

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

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.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
What: Near moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Snohomish River at Snohomish.
When: Until Sunday morning.
Impacts: At 25.0 feet, the Snohomish River will cause minor flooding of lowlands not protected by levees and on the Old Snohomish-Monroe highway. A stage of 25 feet on the Snohomish River corresponds to a Phase 2 in the Snohomish County flood program.
Additional Details: - At 6:00 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 27.0 feet. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 PM PDT Thursday was 27.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to crest at 27.0 feet this evening, then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 17.3 feet Monday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 245 AM PDT.