Skagit County flood maps showing high-risk areas are 40 years old

Mount Vernon’s floodwall withstood last week’s deluge, showing how federal flood maps can be key. So why haven’t maps in ...

Washington state experiences historic flooding as Skagit River hits record high level. See flooding maps, highway closures and forecasts

Portions of western Washington state have experienced a month’s worth of rain within the past few days, causing historic ...

Cleanup continues after record Skagit River flooding with more rain ahead

Cleanup efforts continued across Skagit County after last week’s record flooding, even as forecasters warned another round of ...
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News Photos: Flooding on BNSF in Washington

BNSF Railway crews worked over the weekend to repair flood-damaged sections of the railroad in Washington state, which was ...

Flooding eases across western Washington, but risks remain

The Skagit River crested at 41.1 feet in Concrete early Thursday and 37.73 feet in Mount Vernon early Friday, flooding ...

Skagit River dike holds, but the worst is yet to come

A century-old Skagit River dike is holding as 75,000 residents remain under evacuation orders. Officials warn flood risks ...
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Major flooding expected in Skagit County starting Wednesday

Major flooding is expected in Skagit County from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. According to a news release from ...

How Skagit Valley endured a record flood but escaped dire predictions

SKAGIT COUNTY — The sun set Thursday over the soggy and worried people of Western Washington while the fast-running Skagit ...