Alert archive / Washington / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 46, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this river flood warning at Oct 29, 2021, 5:08 AM PDT for Skagit County, Washington. It took effect at Oct 29, 2021, 9:47 AM PDT. It was in force for 20 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 29, 2021, 5:08 AM PDT (12:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 29, 2021, 9:47 AM PDT
- Expired
- Oct 30, 2021, 5:37 AM PDT
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County Skagit County, WA
The radar
The Seattle radar (KATX), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Skagit River near Mt Vernon (MVEW1). The gauge peaked at 28.84 ft at Oct 29, 2021, 6:00 PM PDT.
- Action stage
- 23.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 28 ft
- Moderate stage
- 30 ft
- Major stage
- 32 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 12200500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
074
WGUS46 KSEW 291208
FLWSEW
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Seattle WA
508 AM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Washington...
Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.
.Heavy rain came to an end over the North Cascades Thursday evening.
Lighter rain will continue this morning before the rain band drops
south late this morning and this afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 this afternoon at 115 PM PDT.
&&
WAC057-292015-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FL.W.0046.211029T1647Z-211031T0332Z/
/MVEW1.2.ER.211029T1647Z.211030T0600Z.211030T1531Z.NO/
508 AM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon.
* From this morning to tomorrow evening.
* At 4:30 AM PDT Friday the stage was 25.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage around
10 am this morning to a crest of 31.8 feet late this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, the Skagit River will cause major flooding
from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth.
Deep and swift flood waters will inundate many roads...farmlands
and residential areas. Flooding will occur all along the river
including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and
near the Skagit River Basin. This level for this location on the
Skagit corresponds to a Phase 2 flood in the Skagit County flood
system.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 31.7
feet on 04/30/1959.
&&
LAT...LON 4846 12227 4840 12230 4830 12235 4837 12250
4845 12240 4853 12227
$$
444 follow-up statements
420
WGUS86 KSEW 291712
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1012 AM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...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.
Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County.
Snohomish River Near Monroe affecting Snohomish County.
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
.Heavy rain came to an end. Lighter rain will continue this morning
before the rain band drops south late this morning and this
afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this evening at 615 PM PDT.
&&
WAC057-300115-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211031T0000Z/
/MVEW1.1.ER.211029T1744Z.211030T0600Z.211030T1200Z.NO/
1012 AM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon.
* Until tomorrow afternoon.
* At 9:45 AM PDT Friday the stage was 27.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 29.8 feet late this evening. It will
then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...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.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.8
feet on 01/09/2002.
&&
LAT...LON 4846 12227 4840 12230 4830 12235 4837 12250
4845 12240 4853 12227
$$
WAC061-300115-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211030T1728Z/
/SNAW1.1.ER.211029T1737Z.211029T2100Z.211030T0228Z.NO/
1012 AM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snohomish River At Snohomish.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 9:00 AM PDT Friday the stage was 24.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 25.5 feet this afternoon. It will fall below
flood stage this evening.
* Impact...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.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.5
feet on 01/22/1950.
&&
LAT...LON 4786 12217 4789 12221 4796 12232 4809 12216
4794 12213 4791 12203
$$
WAC061-300115-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211030T0600Z/
/MROW1.1.ER.211029T1452Z.211029T1530Z.211029T1800Z.NO/
1012 AM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snohomish River Near Monroe.
* Until late this evening.
* At 9:15 AM PDT Friday the stage was 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is cresting now at flood stage of 15.0 feet.
It will then fall below flood stage later this morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, the Snohomish River will cause minor
flooding of low pasture lands and several roads near the river. A
stage of 15 feet at this location corresponds to Phase 2 in the
Snohomish County Flood Warning System.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.9
feet on 12/13/1966.
&&
LAT...LON 4780 12190 4779 12212 4786 12217 4791 12203
4793 12202 4793 12190
$$
WAC033-300115-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211030T1650Z/
/CRNW1.1.ER.211029T1048Z.211030T0000Z.211030T0450Z.NO/
1012 AM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snoqualmie River Near Carnation.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 10:00 AM PDT Friday the stage was 54.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM PDT Friday was 54.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 55.8 feet
late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this
evening.
* Impact...At 54.0 feet, the Snoqualmie River will flood much of the
farm land and several roads from Fall City downstream through
Carnation and Duvall.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 55.8
feet on 03/06/1972.
&&
LAT...LON 4756 12196 4770 12204 4784 12202 4783 12194
4771 12193 4761 12188
$$
WAC057-300115-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-211030T0938Z/
/CONW1.2.ER.211029T0517Z.211029T1200Z.211029T2138Z.NO/
1012 AM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skagit River Near Concrete.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 9:45 AM PDT Friday the stage was 29.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM PDT Friday was 31.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, the Skagit River will flood low areas and
sections of roads along the river from Rockport downstream to
Sedro Woolley. This level for this location on the Skagit
corresponds to a Phase 3 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.1
feet on 01/17/2011.
&&
LAT...LON 4845 12163 4848 12185 4846 12227 4853 12227
4856 12185 4850 12160
$$
JBB595
WGUS86 KSEW 292236
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
336 PM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County.
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skagit River Near Concrete affecting Skagit County.
Snohomish River Near Monroe affecting Snohomish County.
Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls affecting King County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.
.Heavy rain has come to an end. Most rivers are receding, and the
flood warning has ended for the Skagit River at Concrete, Snoqualmie
River near Snoqualmie Falls, and the Snohomish River at Monroe.
Downstream on those rivers the flood warnings remain. The Skagit
River near Mt. Vernon, Snoqualmie River near Carnation, and the
Snohomish River at Snohomish are still rising.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at 430 PM PDT.
&&
WAC061-292345-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-211029T2236Z/
/MROW1.1.ER.211029T1452Z.211029T1530Z.211029T1545Z.NO/
336 PM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Snohomish River Near Monroe has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Snohomish River Near Monroe.
* At 2:15 PM PDT Friday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river fell below flood stage and will continue to
fall. The flood wave, however, is still moving down toward
Snohomish where flooding continues.
&&
LAT...LON 4780 12190 4779 12212 4786 12217 4791 12203
4793 12202 4793 12190
$$
WAC033-292345-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-211029T2236Z/
/SQUW1.1.ER.211029T0415Z.211029T0945Z.211029T1535Z.NO/
336 PM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls
has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls.
* At 1:30 PM PDT Friday the flow was 15500.0 cfs.
* Flood flow is 20000.0 cfs.
* Forecast...The river fell below flood stage and will continue to
fall. The flood wave, however, is still moving down toward
Carnation where flooding continues.
&&
LAT...LON 4742 12175 4752 12186 4756 12196 4761 12188
4758 12178 4756 12170
$$
WAC057-292345-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-211029T2236Z/
/CONW1.2.ER.211029T0517Z.211029T1200Z.211029T1915Z.NO/
336 PM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Skagit River Near Concrete has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Skagit River Near Concrete.
* At 2:45 PM PDT Friday the stage was 26.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river fell below flood stage and will continue to
fall. The flood wave, however, is still moving down toward Mount
Vernon where flooding continues.
&&
LAT...LON 4845 12163 4848 12185 4846 12227 4853 12227
4856 12185 4850 12160
$$
WAC057-300645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211030T2244Z/
/MVEW1.1.ER.211029T1825Z.211030T0600Z.211030T1044Z.NO/
336 PM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon.
* Until tomorrow afternoon.
* At 2:30 PM PDT Friday the stage was 28.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:30 PM PDT Friday was 28.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.7 feet
late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
tonight.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, the Skagit River will cause minor flooding
from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth...
with shallow flooding in low pasture lands and over a few
low-lying roads near the river. This level for this location on
the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 3 flood in the Skagit County
flood system.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.6
feet on 01/16/1974.
&&
LAT...LON 4846 12227 4840 12230 4830 12235 4837 12250
4845 12240 4853 12227
$$
WAC061-300645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211030T2120Z/
/SNAW1.1.ER.211029T1726Z.211030T0200Z.211030T0620Z.NO/
336 PM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snohomish River At Snohomish.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 2:00 PM PDT Friday the stage was 25.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:00 PM PDT Friday was 25.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river will slowly crest above flood stage with a
maximum value of 25.8 feet this evening. It will fall below flood
stage late this evening.
* Impact...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.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.7
feet on 11/13/1999.
&&
LAT...LON 4786 12217 4789 12221 4796 12232 4809 12216
4794 12213 4791 12203
$$
WAC033-300645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-211030T1708Z/
/CRNW1.1.ER.211029T1048Z.211030T0000Z.211030T0508Z.NO/
336 PM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Snoqualmie River Near Carnation.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 2:45 PM PDT Friday the stage was 55.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:45 PM PDT Friday was 55.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is cresting now at around 55.3 feet and
expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue
to fall.
* Impact...At 54.0 feet, the Snoqualmie River will flood much of the
farm land and several roads from Fall City downstream through
Carnation and Duvall.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 55.3
feet on 11/04/1971.
&&
LAT...LON 4756 12196 4770 12204 4784 12202 4783 12194
4771 12193 4761 12188
$$
WAC045-300645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-211030T1635Z/
/SRPW1.2.ER.211025T1803Z.211029T0545Z.211030T0735Z.NO/
336 PM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skokomish River At Potlatch.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 2:45 PM PDT Friday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:45 PM PDT Friday was 17.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river has crested is expected to fall below flood
stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling.
* Impact...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread
flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West
Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 11/23/1990.
&&
LAT...LON 4744 12326 4733 12321 4736 12317 4733 12308
4721 12321 4738 12340
$$
JBB935
WGUS86 KSEW 300535
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1035 PM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.
.Dry weather over the weekend will allow the Skagit River near Mount
Vernon to recede below flood stage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 630 AM PDT.
&&
WAC057-301345-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211030T1855Z/
/MVEW1.1.ER.211029T1825Z.211030T0115Z.211030T0655Z.NO/
1035 PM PDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 9:45 PM PDT Friday the stage was 28.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Saturday morning and continue to recede over the weekend.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, the Skagit River will cause minor flooding
from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth...
with shallow flooding in low pasture lands and over a few
low-lying roads near the river. This level for this location on
the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 3 flood in the Skagit County
flood system.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.5
feet on 11/24/1986.
&&
LAT...LON 4846 12227 4840 12230 4830 12235 4837 12250
4845 12240 4853 12227
$$
44645
WGUS86 KSEW 301237
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
537 AM PDT Sat Oct 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.
.Dry weather through the weekend will allow the Skagit River near
Mount Vernon to continue to recede.
WAC057-301345-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211030T1237Z/
/MVEW1.1.ER.211029T1825Z.211030T0115Z.211030T0655Z.NO/
537 AM PDT Sat Oct 30 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon.
* At 5:15 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 26.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is below flood stage and will continue to
recede this weekend.
&&
LAT...LON 4846 12227 4840 12230 4830 12235 4837 12250
4845 12240 4853 12227
$$
44The office that day
Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 5:23 PM PDT | River Flood Warning | SEW | King | 25 hr |
| Oct 28, 5:46 PM PDT | Areal Flood Advisory | SEW | Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom | 12 hr |
| Oct 28, 5:48 PM PDT | Areal Flood Advisory | SEW | Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason | 11 hr |
| Oct 28, 5:53 PM PDT | Areal Flood Advisory | SEW | King, Lewis, Pierce, Thurston | 15 hr |
| Oct 28, 5:56 PM PDT | Areal Flood Advisory | SEW | San Juan | 11 hr |
| Oct 28, 5:57 PM PDT | Areal Flood Advisory | SEW | Island | 12 hr |
| Oct 28, 8:12 PM PDT | River Flood Warning | SEW | King | 33 hr |
| Oct 28, 8:12 PM PDT | River Flood Warning | SEW | Snohomish | 8 hr |
| Oct 29, 12:14 AM PDT | River Flood Warning | SEW | Whatcom | 8 hr |
| Oct 29, 2:07 AM PDT | River Flood Warning | SEW | Snohomish | 24 hr |
| Oct 29, 4:27 AM PDT | River Flood Warning | SEW | Snohomish | 18 hr |
| Oct 29, 2:56 PM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 3 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.