Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 21 at 7:34PM PDT until March 22 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 7:34pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* 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 6:15 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 18.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:15 PM PDT Saturday was 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 10.5 feet Tuesday
afternoon.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.4 feet on 01/09/2002.
- 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 midnight PDT.
Area Description:
Whatcom, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA
Sender: