Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 18 at 4:31PM PDT until March 19 at 4:20PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 18, 2026 - 4:31pm
Expires:
March 19, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skykomish River Near Gold Bar affecting Snohomish County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skykomish River near Gold Bar.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, the Skykomish River will cause minor
flooding of low pasture lands and low lying roads...including
Index-Galena Rd and Tualco Loop Rd. A stage of 15 feet on the
Skykomish River corresponds to a Phase 2 in the Snohomish County
flood program.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 PM PDT Wednesday the stage was 15.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to near 15.5 feet late this
evening. It will then fall below flood stage tonight into
early Thursday morning. The river will then remain elevated
near flood stage through Friday night before receding over
the weekend.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.5 feet on 02/19/1995.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 1245 AM PDT.
Area Description:
Snohomish, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA
Sender: