November 28, 2021 6 p.m.
 

Flood Updates

The most recent forecast show the Skagit river cresting in Concrete at 29.18 feet (minor flood stage) around 10 p.m. on today (Sunday, November 28). The river will then crest in Mount Vernon at 30.19 feet (major flood stage) in Mount Vernon around 10 a.m. on Monday, November 29.

The Northwest River Forecast Center predicts the Samish river will crest around 11.50 feet today, Sunday, November 28 at about 4 p.m. It is understood that forecasts for the Samish river are generally less reliable than those for the Skagit. Given soil saturation levels, there continues to be an increased risk of landslides. Additionally we are hearing reports of localized flooding in surrounding tributaries, likely due to high soil saturation (nowhere for the water to go). Those who live upriver or in other remote parts of the County are encouraged to be prepared for possible major road closures due to slides blocking major highways.

For more emergency information as this event progresses, sign up for the emergency information listserv, CodeRed Alerts or follow Skagit County on Twitter @SkagitGov. The River Level Hotline (360- 416-1404) and www.skagitcounty.net/flood are updated frequently during events with current conditions and can be resources for information as well.

Road closures remain numerous & widespread, new ones are expected over the next 24-48 hours. For a complete listing of current County and State road closures, visit www.skagitcounty.net/reporting/roadclose and wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map/ respectively.

Do not drive through water over roadway, even if no ‘Road Closed sign’ is present. It does not take much water to be dangerous to drivers and passengers. WSDOT, Skagit County and municipal road crews are monitoring roads and will be closing those necessary as quickly as possible. Help them and our first responders out by practicing #turnarounddon’tdrown. Skagit County participated in several water rescues during the last three peak events, and don’t want to see any more.

Sandbag locations. Sandbags are available at the following locations:
Alger Fire Station (gravel areas when you pull in)
Allen Fire Hall, 9061 Avon Allen (south parking lot)
Dike District 12, 1317 S. Anacortes St
Concrete Public Works Dept., 7285 Baker Street
Edison Fire Hall, 14304 West Bow Hill Road (Bunker West of Fire Hall)
Hamilton Fire Hall, 951 Pettit Street
La Conner Public Works, 604 North 3rd Street
Mount Vernon: Skagit Gleaners, 1021 Riverside Drive.
Dike District 17, 1121 E Stewart St, Mount Vernon
Corner of Sterling & 4th Street, Sedro-Woolley

Shelter. The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter at Hamilton First Baptist Church (797 Hamilton Cemetery Rd, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284) for any who are in need. Hamilton sounded the first flood alarm at 8:45 a.m. this morning, signaling possible flooding in the area.

No evacuation recommendations are in place currently.

If you have questions or are not sure where to go, please contact Skagit County Department of Emergency Management at 360-416-1892.