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River Flood Warning 93, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this river flood warning at Nov 28, 2021, 8:58 AM PST for Whatcom County, Washington. It took effect at Nov 28, 2021, 1:21 PM PST. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 28, 2021, 8:58 AM PST (16:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 28, 2021, 1:21 PM PST
- Expired
- Dec 2, 2021, 3:53 AM PST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Whatcom County, WA
The radar
The Seattle radar (KATX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:02 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 Nooksack River at Ferndale (NKSW1). The gauge peaked at 21.20 ft at Nov 29, 2021, 12:00 PM PST.
- Action stage
- 15 ft
- Minor stage
- 18 ft
- Moderate stage
- 20.5 ft
- Major stage
- 23 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 12213100, 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.
835
WGUS46 KSEW 281658
FLWSEW
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Seattle WA
858 AM PST Sun Nov 28 2021
...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Washington...
Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.
Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.
.Heavy rain from Saturday through tonight will drive the lower
skagit and lower Nooksack Rivers above 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at 500 PM PST.
&&
WAC073-290100-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FL.W.0093.211128T2121Z-211130T1941Z/
/NKSW1.1.ER.211128T2121Z.211129T1800Z.211130T1040Z.NO/
858 AM PST Sun Nov 28 2021
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nooksack River At Ferndale.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to late Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, the river begins overtopping its banks
within the City of Ferndale flooding low-lying areas within the
City and low pasture lands along the river from near Ferndale
downstream to the mouth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM PST Sunday the stage was 16.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 19.8 feet late tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
19.8 feet on 01/11/1983.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4889 12247 4887 12253 4878 12254 4876 12263
4891 12262 4896 12247
$$
WAC057-290100-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FL.W.0094.211129T0240Z-211201T0024Z/
/MVEW1.2.ER.211129T0240Z.211130T0000Z.211130T1223Z.NO/
858 AM PST Sun Nov 28 2021
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon.
* WHEN...From this evening to Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, the Skagit River will flood from Sedro
Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth. Flood waters
will inundate some low-lying roads...farmlands and residential
areas. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a
phase 3 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM PST Sunday the stage was 24.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 31.4 feet tomorrow afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
31.2 feet on 11/11/1989.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4846 12227 4840 12230 4830 12235 4837 12250
4845 12240 4853 12227
$$
JBB13 follow-up statements
387
WGUS86 KSEW 282345
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
345 PM PST Sun Nov 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
South Fork Nooksack River At Saxon Bridge affecting Whatcom
County.
Nooksack River At North Cedarville affecting Whatcom County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.
.Heavy rain has ended with only showers remaining. The forks of the
Nooksack River has crested upstream, but below it is still rising as
flood waters make their way downstream.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1145 PM PST.
&&
WAC073-290745-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-211130T1655Z/
/NKSW1.1.ER.211129T0240Z.211129T1800Z.211130T0755Z.NO/
345 PM PST Sun Nov 28 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nooksack River At Ferndale.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, the river begins overtopping its banks
within the City of Ferndale flooding low-lying areas within the
City and low pasture lands along the river from near Ferndale
downstream to the mouth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM PST Sunday the stage was 17.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 19.4 feet late tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
19.3 feet on 01/19/2005.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4889 12247 4887 12253 4878 12254 4876 12263
4891 12262 4896 12247
$$
WAC073-290745-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-211129T1139Z/
/NSSW1.1.ER.211128T2019Z.211129T0000Z.211129T0239Z.UU/
345 PM PST Sun Nov 28 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...South Fork Nooksack River At Saxon Bridge.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, the Nooksack River floodwaters will
inundate much of the low farm lands along the river...with water
over some roadways...including potentially Highway 9 north of Acme.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM PST Sunday the stage was 7.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
afternoon to 8.4 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall
below flood stage this evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
7.8 feet on 11/28/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4865 12219 4871 12226 4880 12224 4882 12215
4873 12215 4865 12208
$$
WAC073-290745-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0088.000000T0000Z-211129T2126Z/
/NRKW1.1.ER.211128T2243Z.211129T0600Z.211129T1226Z.NO/
345 PM PST Sun Nov 28 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nooksack River At North Cedarville.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 146.5 feet, the Nooksack River will cause shallow
flooding of low pasture lands along the river downstream through
Lynden.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM PST Sunday the stage was 146.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 147.1 feet late this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 146.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
147.0 feet on 11/28/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4880 12224 4885 12236 4889 12247 4896 12247
4895 12233 4882 12215
$$
JBB928
WGUS86 KSEW 290715
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1115 PM PST Sun Nov 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.
.Heavy rain has ended with only showers remaining. The forks of the
Nooksack River has crested upstream, but below it is still rising as
flood waters make their way downstream.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Monday morning at 1000 AM PST.
&&
WAC073-291800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-211130T1505Z/
/NKSW1.1.ER.211129T0426Z.211129T1800Z.211130T0605Z.NO/
1115 PM PST Sun Nov 28 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nooksack River At Ferndale.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, the river begins overtopping its banks
within the City of Ferndale flooding low-lying areas within the
City and low pasture lands along the river from near Ferndale
downstream to the mouth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 PM PST Sunday the stage was 18.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 PM PST Sunday was 18.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.1
feet late tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood
stage late tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
19.0 feet on 11/09/1995.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4889 12247 4887 12253 4878 12254 4876 12263
4891 12262 4896 12247
$$
45471
WGUS46 KSEW 291806
FLWSEW
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1006 AM PST Mon Nov 29 2021
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington...
Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.
.Clouds and a few showers today will allow the Nooksack River to
crest and recede today.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 615 PM PST.
&&
WAC073-300215-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-211130T1428Z/
/NKSW1.2.ER.211129T0426Z.211129T1730Z.211130T0528Z.NO/
1006 AM PST Mon Nov 29 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Nooksack River At Ferndale.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.5 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 farm lands and roads. Erosion may
damage some river banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM PST Monday the stage was 21.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM PST Monday was 21.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is cresting now at around 21.2 feet and
is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening.
Another rise Wednesday is forecast but may remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
21.1 feet on 01/05/1984.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4889 12247 4887 12253 4878 12254 4876 12263
4891 12262 4896 12247
$$
JBB355
WGUS86 KSEW 300048
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
448 PM PST Mon Nov 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.
Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
Skagit River Near Concrete affecting Skagit County.
.Clouds and a few showers today will allow the rivers to
recede tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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 715 PM PST.
&&
WAC057-300900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-211130T1908Z/
/MVEW1.1.ER.211129T0348Z.211129T2030Z.211130T0708Z.NO/
448 PM PST Mon Nov 29 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:15 PM PST Monday the stage was 29.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:15 PM PST Monday was 29.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling. Additional rises are
expected Wednesday.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
29.1 feet on 12/11/2004.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4846 12227 4840 12230 4830 12235 4837 12250
4845 12240 4853 12227
$$
WAC073-300900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-211130T2019Z/
/NKSW1.2.ER.211129T0426Z.211129T2000Z.211130T1238Z.NO/
448 PM PST Mon Nov 29 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Nooksack River At Ferndale.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.5 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 farm lands and roads. Erosion may
damage some river banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:15 PM PST Monday the stage was 20.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:15 PM PST Monday was 21.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight. It will then rise again Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.8 feet on 10/21/2003.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4889 12247 4887 12253 4878 12254 4876 12263
4891 12262 4896 12247
$$
WAC045-300900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0086.000000T0000Z-211130T1116Z/
/SRPW1.1.ER.211128T0633Z.211129T0600Z.211130T0216Z.NO/
448 PM PST Mon Nov 29 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Skokomish River At Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread
flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West
Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 PM PST Monday the stage was 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.5 feet on 01/07/2007.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4744 12326 4733 12321 4736 12317 4733 12308
4721 12321 4738 12340
$$
WAC057-300315-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-211130T0304Z/
/CONW1.1.ER.211128T1647Z.211129T0815Z.211129T1504Z.NO/
448 PM PST Mon Nov 29 2021
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...No additional flooding is currently forecast.
* WHERE...Skagit River Near Concrete.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:30 PM PST Monday the stage was 26.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river fell below flood stage around 7 am this
morning and will continue to fall. It will begin rising late
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
27.0 feet on 01/10/2006.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4845 12163 4848 12185 4846 12227 4853 12227
4856 12185 4850 12160
$$
JBB982
WGUS86 KSEW 300836
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1236 AM PST Tue Nov 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.
.Rivers will continue to recede tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this morning at 845 AM PST.
&&
WAC073-301645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-211130T2204Z/
/NKSW1.1.ER.211129T0426Z.211129T2000Z.211130T1548Z.NO/
1236 AM PST Tue Nov 30 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nooksack River At Ferndale.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, the Nooksack River will overtop levees
along Bertrand Creek and near Marine Drive, causing shallow
flooding of low pasture lands along the river and additional
roadways within the floodplain including Slater Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 19.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:15 AM PST Tuesday was 21.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight. It will then rise again Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
19.8 feet on 01/11/1983.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4889 12247 4887 12253 4878 12254 4876 12263
4891 12262 4896 12247
$$
Pullin631
WGUS86 KSEW 301639
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
839 AM PST Tue Nov 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.
Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.
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 this afternoon at 1215 PM PST.
&&
WAC057-302015-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-211130T2012Z/
/MVEW1.1.ER.211129T0348Z.211129T2030Z.211130T0812Z.NO/
839 AM PST Tue Nov 30 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...No additional flooding is currently forecast.
* WHERE...Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 27.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling for a
few more hours then begin to rise, approaching flood stage,
to a crest of 26.8 feet late tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
26.1 feet on 11/28/2011.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4846 12227 4840 12230 4830 12235 4837 12250
4845 12240 4853 12227
$$
WAC073-010045-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-211201T0031Z/
/NKSW1.2.ER.211129T0426Z.211129T2000Z.211130T1503Z.NO/
839 AM PST Tue Nov 30 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Nooksack River At Ferndale.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, the river begins overtopping its banks
within the City of Ferndale flooding low-lying areas within the
City and low pasture lands along the river from near Ferndale
downstream to the mouth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 17.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river will continue falling into this
afternoon then will begin rising again late this evening. It
will rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue to
rise to 18.6 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below
flood stage tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.4 feet on 01/09/2002.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4889 12247 4887 12253 4878 12254 4876 12263
4891 12262 4896 12247
$$
JBB476
WGUS86 KSEW 302358
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
358 PM PST Tue Nov 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.
.After falling below flood stage, the latest round of heavy rain
today and lasting at times into Thursday, even with a significant
break over night, will drive the Nooksack River back above flood
stage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 late tonight at 100 AM PST.
&&
WAC073-010900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-211202T2038Z/
/NKSW1.2.ER.211129T0426Z.211129T2000Z.211202T1138Z.NO/
358 PM PST Tue Nov 30 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nooksack River At Ferndale.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, the river begins overtopping its banks
within the City of Ferndale flooding low-lying areas within the
City and low pasture lands along the river from near Ferndale
downstream to the mouth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 19.0 feet tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
19.0 feet on 11/09/1995.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4889 12247 4887 12253 4878 12254 4876 12263
4891 12262 4896 12247
$$
JBB937
WGUS86 KSEW 010711
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1111 PM PST Tue Nov 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.
.Another round of heavy rain Wednesday into early Thursday will
drive the Nooksack River at Ferndale back above flood stage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Wednesday morning at 715 AM PST.
&&
WAC073-011515-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-211202T2220Z/
/NKSW1.2.ER.211129T0426Z.211129T2000Z.211202T1320Z.NO/
1111 PM PST Tue Nov 30 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nooksack River At Ferndale.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, the river begins overtopping its banks
within the City of Ferndale flooding low-lying areas within the
City and low pasture lands along the river from near Ferndale
downstream to the mouth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 17.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Wednesday to a crest of 18.9 feet Wednesday afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.9 feet on 02/25/1986.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4889 12247 4887 12253 4878 12254 4876 12263
4891 12262 4896 12247
$$
44370
WGUS86 KSEW 011420
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
620 AM PST Wed Dec 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.
.Rain will increase later today and continue into this evening
keeping the Nooksack River at Ferndale close or just above flood
stage into Thursday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 afternoon at 230 PM PST.
&&
WAC073-012230-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-211202T1653Z/
/NKSW1.2.ER.211129T0426Z.211129T2000Z.211202T0753Z.NO/
620 AM PST Wed Dec 1 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nooksack River At Ferndale.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, the river begins overtopping its banks
within the City of Ferndale flooding low-lying areas within the
City and low pasture lands along the river from near Ferndale
downstream to the mouth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 18.4 feet late this
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.4 feet on 01/09/2002.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4889 12247 4887 12253 4878 12254 4876 12263
4891 12262 4896 12247
$$
44597
WGUS86 KSEW 011834
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1034 AM PST Wed Dec 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skagit River Near Concrete affecting Skagit County.
Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.
Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.
.Rain will increase over the North Cascades later today and continue
through through tonight. Another 1 to 1.5 inches is forecast by late
tonight, though there will be periods of breaks from the steady
rain. Rain will come to an end Thursday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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.
&&
WAC057-020245-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-211203T0647Z/
/CONW1.1.ER.211202T0941Z.211202T1200Z.211202T1847Z.NO/
1034 AM PST Wed Dec 1 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skagit River Near Concrete.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* 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 10:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 26.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after
midnight tonight and continue to rise to 28.3 feet late
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
28.1 feet on 11/25/1995.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4845 12163 4848 12185 4846 12227 4853 12227
4856 12185 4850 12160
$$
WAC073-020245-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-211202T1740Z/
/NKSW1.2.ER.211129T0426Z.211129T2000Z.211202T0840Z.NO/
1034 AM PST Wed Dec 1 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nooksack River At Ferndale.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, the river begins overtopping its banks
within the City of Ferndale flooding low-lying areas within the
City and low pasture lands along the river from near Ferndale
downstream to the mouth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river rose above flood stage at 8:15 this
morning and will continue to rise to 18.4 feet late this
afternoon. It will then briefly fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight to 17.6 feet and begin rising again
late tonight. It will rise to flood stage late tomorrow
morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.4 feet on 01/09/2002.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4889 12247 4887 12253 4878 12254 4876 12263
4891 12262 4896 12247
$$
WAC057-020245-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0098.211202T1250Z-211203T2139Z/
/MVEW1.1.ER.211202T1250Z.211203T0000Z.211203T0939Z.NO/
1034 AM PST Wed Dec 1 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, the Skagit River will cause minor flooding
from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth...
with shallow flooding in low pasture lands and over a few
low-lying roads near the river. This level for this location on
the Skagit corresponds to a Phase 3 flood in the Skagit County
flood system.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 27.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 28.3 feet tomorrow afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
28.3 feet on 12/03/1958.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4846 12227 4840 12230 4830 12235 4837 12250
4845 12240 4853 12227
$$
JBB489
WGUS86 KSEW 020000
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
400 PM PST Wed Dec 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skagit River Near Concrete affecting Skagit County.
Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.
Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.
.Some more rain is still to come and the front will still come
through tonight, but rain amounts are on the low end of what was
predicted - lowering the expected crest height. Rain will come to an
end Thursday morning. The forecasts of reaching flood stage for the
Skagit River are looking less likely that they will make it.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 late tonight at 115 AM PST.
&&
WAC057-021000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-211203T0045Z/
/CONW1.1.ER.211202T1017Z.211202T1200Z.211202T1245Z.NO/
400 PM PST Wed Dec 1 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skagit River Near Concrete.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* 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 3:15 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 27.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 28.1 feet late
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
28.1 feet on 01/08/2009.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4845 12163 4848 12185 4846 12227 4853 12227
4856 12185 4850 12160
$$
WAC073-020915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-211202T0913Z/
/NKSW1.2.ER.211129T0426Z.211129T2000Z.211202T0013Z.NO/
400 PM PST Wed Dec 1 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nooksack River At Ferndale.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, the river begins overtopping its banks
within the City of Ferndale flooding low-lying areas within the
City and low pasture lands along the river from near Ferndale
downstream to the mouth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 18.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 10.0 feet late Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.0 feet on 11/29/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4889 12247 4887 12253 4878 12254 4876 12263
4891 12262 4896 12247
$$
WAC057-021000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0098.211202T1956Z-211203T1325Z/
/MVEW1.1.ER.211202T1956Z.211203T0000Z.211203T0125Z.NO/
400 PM PST Wed Dec 1 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning to late thursday night.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 27.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning to a crest of 28.1 feet tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
28.1 feet on 06/03/1968.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4846 12227 4840 12230 4830 12235 4837 12250
4845 12240 4853 12227
$$
JBB312
WGUS86 KSEW 020653
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1053 PM PST Wed Dec 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.
.Light rain overnight into Thursday morning will not cause any more
rises on the Nooksack River at Ferndale. The river will remain
fairly steady overnight then recede Thursday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 430 AM PST.
&&
WAC073-021230-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-211202T1218Z/
/NKSW1.1.ER.211129T0426Z.211129T2000Z.211202T0318Z.NO/
1053 PM PST Wed Dec 1 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...The river will remain within a half a foot of flood stage
into Thursday morning.
* WHERE...Nooksack River At Ferndale.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, the Nooksack River will overtop levees
along Bertrand Creek and near Marine Drive, causing shallow
flooding of low pasture lands along the river and additional
roadways within the floodplain including Slater Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river will remain within a half a foot of
flood stage into Thursday morning then recede the remainder
of Thursday.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.6 feet on 02/16/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4889 12247 4887 12253 4878 12254 4876 12263
4891 12262 4896 12247
$$
44007
WGUS86 KSEW 021153
FLSSEW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
353 AM PST Thu Dec 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Washington...
Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.
.Rainfall amounts overnight were not enough to prevent the Nooksack
river from receding. the river is below flood stage and will
continue to recede today.
WAC073-021300-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-211202T1153Z/
/NKSW1.1.ER.211129T0426Z.211129T2000Z.211202T0318Z.NO/
353 AM PST Thu Dec 2 2021
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Nooksack River At Ferndale.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:45 AM PST Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river will continue to recede into Saturday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4889 12247 4887 12253 4878 12254 4876 12263
4891 12262 4896 12247
$$
44The office that day
Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 7:18 PM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | SEW | San Juan, Skagit, Whatcom | 25 hr |
| Nov 27, 7:22 PM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | SEW | Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson | 25 hr |
| Nov 27, 8:59 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Mason | 52 hr |
| Nov 27, 11:59 PM PST | Wind Advisory | SEW | 10 hr | |
| Nov 28, 1:13 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Clallam | 19 hr |
| Nov 28, 1:29 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Whatcom | 24 hr |
| Nov 28, 1:29 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Whatcom | 22 hr |
| Nov 28, 1:36 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Snohomish | 11 hr |
| Nov 28, 1:40 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | King | 22 hr |
| Nov 28, 2:20 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 12 hr | |
| Nov 28, 4:20 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Skagit | 47 hr |
| Nov 28, 8:58 AM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Skagit | 51 hr |
| Nov 28, 2:51 PM PST | Areal Flood Warning | SEW | Whatcom | 43 hr |
| Nov 28, 3:27 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Skagit | 23 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.