Weather Alert in Washington
Flood Warning issued March 21 at 10:16PM PDT until March 22 at 11:15AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
AREAS AFFECTED: Skagit, WA
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skagit River near Mt. Vernon. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, the Skagit River will cause minor flooding from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth... with shallow flooding in low pasture lands and over a few low-lying roads near the river. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 3 flood in the Skagit County flood system. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 28.8 feet. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM PDT Saturday was 30.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 16.6 feet early Wednesday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 630 AM PDT.
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