Weather Alerts For North Cascades Natl Park, WA

Flood Statement National Weather Service Seattle WA 350 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skagit River Near Concrete affecting Skagit County. Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County. .Rain will return tomorrow but it will not be enough to cause river level to return above flood stage. Dam operations to maintain a safe flood pool for area dams could maintain elevated flow levels or they could raise or lower levels downstream of the dams. Dam regulation can change rapidly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 midnight PST. && 350 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skagit River near Concrete. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * 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 3:30 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 28.7 feet. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is falling and will fall below flood stage late this evening.Further rises are expected but it will remain below flood stage. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.0 feet on 06/19/1937. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Seattle WA 333 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 San Juan County-Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties- Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties- Cascades of Southern King County- Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties- Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades- Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties- Foothills and Valleys of Central King County- Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties- Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties- Lowlands of Western Whatcom County- Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties- Downtown Everett / Marysville Area- Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area-Eastside- City of Seattle-Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties- Olympia and Southern Puget Sound- Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties- Middle Chehalis River Valley-Willapa and Black Hills- Southern Hood Canal-Northern Hood Canal-Eastern Kitsap County- Port Townsend Area-Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca- Western Strait of Juan de Fuca- Lake Crescent Area Including US 101-Olympics- Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula- Northern Washington Coast-Grays Harbor County Coast- Lower Chehalis River Valley-Island County- 333 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HEAVY RAINFALL ON WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED THREAT OF LANDSLIDES IN WESTERN WASHINGTON... Significant rainfall over the past week has increased soil moisture to high levels across western Washington. Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected through Friday. This amount of rain will continue to put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased threat of landslides and debris flows, especially from recent burned areas, with this new rainfall acting as a trigger. Numerous landslides have already occurred in Whatcom, Skagit, King Counties and others. More landslides continue to be possible. Areas most susceptible to landslides debris flows under these conditions are steep coastal bluffs, other steep hillsides or road cuts, and recent burned areas. A diminishing threat of landslides and debris flows will continue for several days after the rain ends. For more information about current conditions, visit www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down for the links to the landslide information pages. For more information on landslides, visit the website for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources landslide geologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Seattle WA 233 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 .Most rivers have crested or will crest by tomorrow, however a few rivers could still have renewed flooding. Grays Harbor-King-Pierce-Skagit-Thurston- Including Tacoma, Aberdeen, Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Hoquiam, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Burlington, Sedro-Woolley, and Seattle 233 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * 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, Grays Harbor and Skagit. In west central Washington, King, Pierce and Thurston. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - With rivers running high and with another rain event tomorrow, uncertainty in how much rain, the snow fall level, and snow melt, leaves the possibility of further flooding. This includes the Chehalis, Cedar, White, Green, and Skagit Rivers. - Dam operations in managin the flood waters in reservoir will also river levelsmultiple times over the next few days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 109 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 San Juan County-Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties-Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties- Lowlands of Western Whatcom County-Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties-Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties-Olympia and Southern Puget Sound-Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties-Willapa and Black Hills-Northern Washington Coast-Grays Harbor County Coast-Island County- Including Covington-Sawyer-w, Rochester, Maple Valley, Tacoma, Ocean Shores, Mount Vernon, Morton, Lea Hill, Westport, Lacey, Quillayute, Elk Plain, Fords Prairie, Olympia, Enumclaw, Friday Harbor, Kent, La Push, Burlington, Federal Way, Freeland, Neah Bay, Bellingham, Queets, Ozette, Tumwater, Langley, Prairie Ridge, Pe Ell, Renton, Chehalis, Grand Mound, Anacortes, South Hill, Mossyrock, and Sedro-Woolley 109 PM PST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects. Secure outdoor objects. &&