Headline

Flood Warning issued December 11 at 10:17AM PST until December 13 at 1:43PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...

Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.

Skagit River Near Concrete affecting Skagit County.

Issaquah Creek Near Issaquah affecting King County.

.Rain continues today but not at a rate high enough to exacerbate
ongoing flooding.

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Skagit River near Mt. Vernon.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, the Skagit River will cause severe near
record flooding from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon
to the mouth. Deep and swift flood waters will inundate and
possibly damage many roads...farmlands and residential areas.
Levees may be damaged. Flood areas will also include headwaters...
tributaries...and other streams in the Skagit basin. This level
for this location corresponds to a Phase 1 flood in the Skagit
County flood system.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 AM PST Thursday the stage was 29.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:15 AM PST Thursday was 29.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.1
feet late tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood
stage early Saturday morning.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
37.4 feet on 11/25/1990.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by this evening at 830 PM PST.

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