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SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. — The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Level 2 (Get Set) Flood Watch for all of Skagit County within the 100-year floodplain, effective until Thursday afternoon.
WESTERN WASHINGTON — Massive flooding has caused Gov. Bob Ferguson to declare a state of emergency and activate the National Guard. One hundred service members
Due to expected moderate to heavy rainfall, the flood watch was issued early Monday morning and will remain in effect until Thursday afternoon.
Severe weather hits western Washington, causing floods and landslides and closing key roads. Follow live updates here:
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Snoqualmie River reaches flood phase 2, Skagit under flood watch, roads under water in Longview
The National Weather Service expanded and extended flood watches across Washington and Oregon on Monday as a prolonged atmospheric river continues to push deep moisture into the region.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the Skagit River through Friday due to the possibility of its dikes/levees failing, which could lead to widespread flooding.
On Thursday at 8:32 p.m. an updated flash flood watch was released by the NWS Seattle WA in effect until Saturday at 4 a.m. for Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish counties.
The floodwall in Mount Vernon is expected to be overtopped as the river swells. Authorities have told everyone within the river's 100-year floodplain to evacuate.
A century-old Skagit River dike is holding as 75,000 residents remain under evacuation orders. Officials warn flood risks will continue into Saturday morning.
Heavy rainfall is soaking Western Washington, leading to road closures, evacuations and more.
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