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River Flood Warning 83, NWS Seattle, WA

November 14, 2021Skagit County, Washington

NWS Seattle, WA issued this river flood warning at Nov 14, 2021, 9:50 PM PST for Skagit County, Washington. It was in force for 50 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Nov 14, 2021, 9:50 PM PST (05:50 UTC)
Expired: Nov 16, 2021, 11:30 PM PST
In force: 50 hr
Issued by: NWS Seattle, WA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Moderate

County Skagit County, WA

The radar

The Seattle radar (KATX), 39 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:50 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 Samish River near Burlington (SMRW1). The gauge peaked at 13.98 ft at Nov 15, 2021, 9:00 AM PST.

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 12201500, 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.

973 
WGUS46 KSEW 150550
FLWSEW

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Seattle WA
950 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Washington...

  Samish River At Burlington affecting Skagit County.

.Heavy rain will continue over the Northwest Interior including the 
North Cascades through Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 Monday morning at 600 AM PST.

&&


WAC057-151400-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FL.W.0083.211115T0550Z-211116T1525Z/
/SMRW1.2.ER.211114T1848Z.211115T0600Z.211116T0624Z.NO/
950 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Samish River At Burlington.

* WHEN...From this evening to Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 7000.0 cfs, the Samish River will cause moderate 
  flooding from Old Hwy 99 down to Samish Bay, flooding many areas 
  of farm land along the river and further away. There will also be 
  flooding of residences, businesses, and the following roads: Sam 
  Bell, Farm To Market, Allen, Thomas, Green, and Steelhead Lane. 
  Levees could breech as well.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 PM PST Sunday the flow was 6700.0 cfs.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:15 PM PST Sunday was 6700.0 cfs.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 7000 cfs
    before midnight. The river will recede on Monday falling
    below flood stage late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.
  - Flood flow is 3000.0 cfs.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6340.0 cfs on 12/18/1979.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4851 12233 4850 12241 4856 12248 4858 12244
      4853 12238 4856 12234


$$

44

7 follow-up statements

659 
WGUS46 KSEW 151346
FLWSEW

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Seattle WA
546 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...Flood warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Washington...

  Samish River At Burlington affecting Skagit County.

.Heavy rain will come to an end over Skagit county and the Northern 
Washington Cascades late this morning into the early afternoon 
hours. Snow levels will drop significantly this afternoon and 
tonight. The crest this morning on the Samish river near Burlington 
will be a new record.

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 145 PM PST.

&&


WAC057-152200-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-211116T1959Z/
/SMRW1.2.ER.211114T1848Z.211115T1800Z.211116T1059Z.NR/
546 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING THROUGH 
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Samish River At Burlington.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 9000.0 cfs, the Samish River will cause moderate 
  flooding from Old Hwy 99 down to Samish Bay, flooding many areas 
  of farm land along the river and further away. Samish Island Road 
  will flood, cutting off Samish Island. There will also be flooding 
  of residences, businesses, and the following roads: Sam Bell, Farm 
  To Market, Allen, Thomas, Green, and Steelhead Lane. Levees could 
  breech as well.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 5:15 AM PST Monday the flow was 9720.0 cfs.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
    ending at 5:15 AM PST Monday was 9720.0 cfs.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise and crest near 10000
    cfs late this morning. The river will begin receding this
    afternoon and drop below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
  - Flood flow is 3000.0 cfs.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9870.0 cfs on 01/08/2009.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4851 12233 4850 12241 4856 12248 4858 12244
      4853 12238 4856 12234


$$

44

935 
WGUS86 KSEW 151837
FLSSEW

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1037 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...Observed flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and 
increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington...

  Samish River At Burlington affecting Skagit County.

.Heavy rain will come to an end over Skagit county and the Northern 
Washington Cascades late this morning into the early afternoon 
hours. Snow levels will drop significantly this afternoon and 
tonight. The crest this morning on the Samish river near Burlington 
will be a new record.

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 evening at 645 PM PST.

&&


WAC057-160245-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-211116T2038Z/
/SMRW1.3.ER.211114T1848Z.211115T1815Z.211116T1138Z.NR/
1037 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Major, Record flooding is occurring and moderate flooding 
  is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Samish River At Burlington.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 9000.0 cfs, the Samish River will cause moderate 
  flooding from Old Hwy 99 down to Samish Bay, flooding many areas 
  of farm land along the river and further away. Samish Island Road 
  will flood, cutting off Samish Island. There will also be flooding 
  of residences, businesses, and the following roads: Sam Bell, Farm 
  To Market, Allen, Thomas, Green, and Steelhead Lane. Levees could 
  breech as well.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 AM PST Monday the flow was 10200.0 cfs.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:15 AM PST Monday was 10200.0 cfs.
  - Forecast...The river is cresting now and is expected to begin
    to fall, falling  below flood stage late tonight and continue
    falling to 617.2 cfs late Thursday morning.
  - Flood flow is 3000.0 cfs.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9870.0 cfs on 01/08/2009.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4851 12233 4850 12241 4856 12248 4858 12244
      4853 12238 4856 12234


$$

JBB

559 
WGUS86 KSEW 160129
FLSSEW

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
529 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Washington...

  Samish River At Burlington affecting Skagit County.

  Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.

  Skagit River Near Concrete affecting Skagit County.

.The heavy rain is over and with the cooler air coming in, 
precipitation should no longer pose any additional flood threat.

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.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 245 AM PST.

&&


WAC057-161100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-211116T2210Z/
/SMRW1.3.ER.211114T1848Z.211115T1815Z.211116T1310Z.NR/
529 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Samish River At Burlington.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 9000.0 cfs, the Samish River will cause moderate 
  flooding from Old Hwy 99 down to Samish Bay, flooding many areas 
  of farm land along the river and further away. Samish Island Road 
  will flood, cutting off Samish Island. There will also be flooding 
  of residences, businesses, and the following roads: Sam Bell, Farm 
  To Market, Allen, Thomas, Green, and Steelhead Lane. Levees could 
  breech as well.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:15 PM PST Monday the flow was 9300.0 cfs.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
    ending at 4:15 PM PST Monday was 10200.0 cfs.
  - Forecast...The river crested and is expected to fall below
    flood stage late tonight and continue falling.
  - Flood flow is 3000.0 cfs.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    8440.0 cfs on 01/10/1983.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4851 12233 4850 12241 4856 12248 4858 12244
      4853 12238 4856 12234


$$

WAC057-161100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0079.000000T0000Z-211118T1332Z/
/MVEW1.3.ER.211115T0230Z.211117T0000Z.211118T0132Z.NR/
529 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE 
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* 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 Thursday morning.

* 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 3:45 PM PST Monday the stage was 33.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 3:45 PM PST Monday was 33.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise and crest at 37.6
    feet tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    Wednesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    37.4 feet on 11/25/1990.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4846 12227 4840 12230 4830 12235 4837 12250
      4845 12240 4853 12227


$$

WAC057-161100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-211118T0041Z/
/CONW1.3.ER.211114T1920Z.211115T1845Z.211117T1241Z.NO/
529 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Skagit River Near Concrete.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 37.0 feet, the Skagit River will cause major flooding 
  from Rockport downstream through Sedro Woolley. Deep and swift 
  flood waters will inundate many roads...farms...and some business 
  and residential areas especially Cape Horn...Hamilton...and 
  Thunderbird. Cockreham Island...the Nookachamps area and the 
  Sterling area will be inundated.  Levees east of Sedro Woolley may 
  be damaged.  This level for this location on the Skagit 
  corresponds to a Phase 1 flood in the Skagit County flood system.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 5:00 PM PST Monday the stage was 37.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 5:00 PM PST Monday was 38.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to fall,
    falling below flood stage Wednesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    37.9 feet on 01/25/1935.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4845 12163 4848 12185 4846 12227 4853 12227
      4856 12185 4850 12160


$$

JBB

700 
WGUS86 KSEW 161036
FLSSEW

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
236 AM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Washington...

  Samish River At Burlington affecting Skagit County.

.Steady rain has come to an end over the area. Any additional rain 
will not cause the river to rise today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

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 this morning at 1045 AM PST.

&&


WAC057-161845-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-211117T0502Z/
/SMRW1.1.ER.211114T1848Z.211115T1815Z.211116T2002Z.NR/
236 AM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. 
  The river had a record crest Monday.

* WHERE...Samish River At Burlington.

* WHEN...Until late this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 4500.0 cfs, the Samish River will spill over its 
  banks causing flood waters from west of Interstate 5 down to 
  Samish Bay, flooding Sam Bell Rd., Farm To Market Rd., Allen Rd. 
  near the town of Allen, and also Thomas Rd. and Green Rd. Some 
  residences, businesses, and farmland along the river will also be 
  flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:45 AM PST Tuesday the flow was 4520.0 cfs.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
    ending at 12:45 AM PST Tuesday was 10000.0 cfs.
  - Forecast...The river will continue receding falling below
    flood stage this afternoon.
  - Flood flow is 3000.0 cfs.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6340.0 cfs on 12/18/1979.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4851 12233 4850 12241 4856 12248 4858 12244
      4853 12238 4856 12234


$$

44

498 
WGUS86 KSEW 161831
FLSSEW

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1031 AM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Washington...

  Samish River At Burlington affecting Skagit County.

...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.

.The Skagit River crested this morning and will slowly recede for 
the next few days. The Samish River crested last night and is 
falling.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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 evening at 630 PM PST.

&&


WAC057-170245-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-211117T0650Z/
/SMRW1.3.ER.211114T1848Z.211115T1815Z.211116T2150Z.NO/
1031 AM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. 

* WHERE...Samish River At Burlington.

* WHEN...Until late this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 3000.0 cfs, the Samish River will spill over its 
  banks causing flood waters over Sam Bell Rd., Farm To Market Rd., 
  and Allen Rd. near the town of Allen. Some residences, businesses, 
  and low-lying farm land along the river will also be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM PST Tuesday the flow was 3500 cfs.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    this afternoon and continue falling.
  - Flood flow is 3000.0 cfs.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    3380.0 cfs on 01/24/1974.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4851 12233 4850 12241 4856 12248 4858 12244
      4853 12238 4856 12234


$$

WAC057-170245-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0079.000000T0000Z-211118T0522Z/
/MVEW1.3.ER.211115T0230Z.211116T1317Z.211117T1722Z.NO/
1031 AM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.

* 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 10:00 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 36.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:30 AM PST Tuesday was 37.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river crested at 37 feet around 4 AM and is
    expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and
    continue falling.
  - Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    36.6 feet on 11/11/1990.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4846 12227 4840 12230 4830 12235 4837 12250
      4845 12240 4853 12227


$$

WAC057-170245-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-211117T1720Z/
/CONW1.3.ER.211114T1920Z.211115T1845Z.211117T0520Z.NO/
1031 AM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate 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 9:45 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 31.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late this evening and continue falling.
  - Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    31.2 feet on 12/12/2010.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4845 12163 4848 12185 4846 12227 4853 12227
      4856 12185 4850 12160


$$

JBB

408 
WGUS86 KSEW 170110
FLSSEW

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
510 PM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Washington...

  Samish River At Burlington affecting Skagit County.

  Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.

.Dry weather for next couple of days will allow the Samish and 
Nooksack Rivers to continue to recede.

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.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1145 PM PST.

&&


WAC057-170745-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-211117T0740Z/
/SMRW1.3.ER.211114T1848Z.211115T1815Z.211116T2240Z.NO/
510 PM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast.

* WHERE...Samish River At Burlington.

* WHEN...Until late this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:15 PM PST Tuesday the flow was 2860.0 cfs.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall. The
    flooding will continue until the flood wave has passed
    completely downstream out of the area.
  - Flood flow is 3000.0 cfs.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    2850.0 cfs on 01/07/2020.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4851 12233 4850 12241 4856 12248 4858 12244
      4853 12238 4856 12234


$$

WAC073-170915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0080.000000T0000Z-211119T0542Z/
/NKSW1.3.ER.211115T0348Z.211116T1545Z.211118T2042Z.NO/
510 PM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Nooksack River At Ferndale.

* WHEN...Until late Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, the Nooksack River will overflow levees 
  and banks along the east bank of the river from Hovander Park 
  downstream to Marietta, causing widespread flooding from near 
  Ferndale downstream to the mouth...with swift waters in 
  residential areas and over farmlands and roads. Erosion may damage 
  some river banks. Flooding within the City of Ferndale affects 
  Main Street in the vicinity of the Whatcom Transportation 
  Authority Station.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:15 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 22.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 4:15 PM PST Tuesday was 23.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river crested and is expected to fall below
    flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue falling.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    22.8 feet on 01/08/2009.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4889 12247 4887 12253 4878 12254 4876 12263
      4891 12262 4896 12247


$$

JBB

342 
WGUS86 KSEW 170730
FLSSEW

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1130 PM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Washington...

  Samish River At Burlington affecting Skagit County.

.Drier weather for the next couple of days will allow for the Samish 
River to continue to recede.

WAC057-170830-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-211117T0730Z/
/SMRW1.3.ER.211114T1848Z.211115T1815Z.211116T2240Z.NO/
1130 PM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED THIS EVENING...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Samish River At Burlington.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 PM PST Tuesday the flow was 2400.0 cfs.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4851 12233 4850 12241 4856 12248 4858 12244
      4853 12238 4856 12234


$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Nov 14, 6:22 PM PST	Areal Flood Advisory	SEW	Clallam	22 hr
Nov 14, 7:27 PM PST	High Wind Warning	SEW		24 hr
Nov 14, 8:14 PM PST	River Flood Warning	SEW	Clallam	31 hr
Nov 14, 9:08 PM PST	River Flood Warning	SEW	Clallam	30 hr
Nov 14, 11:57 PM PST	River Flood Warning	SEW	Snohomish	26 hr
Nov 14, 11:59 PM PST	River Flood Warning	SEW	Snohomish	7 hr
Nov 15, 5:37 AM PST	Coastal Flood Advisory	SEW	San Juan	11 hr
Nov 15, 5:52 AM PST	Areal Flood Advisory	SEW	San Juan	10 hr
Nov 15, 5:55 AM PST	Areal Flood Advisory	SEW	Clallam, Jefferson	10 hr
Nov 15, 8:13 AM PST	Areal Flood Warning	SEW	Skagit, Whatcom	32 hr
Nov 15, 11:17 AM PST	Winter Weather Advisory	SEW		23 hr
Nov 15, 12:18 PM PST	Special Weather Statement	SEW	Skagit, Snohomish	57 min
Nov 15, 2:11 PM PST	Gale Warning	SEW		13 hr
Nov 15, 3:22 PM PST	Wind Advisory	SEW		4 hr

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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.