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 will continue into Saturday morning.
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‘We did what we could’: Mount Vernon residents prepare for flooding as Level 3 ‘Go Now’ orders issued

Skagit County prepares for potential flooding as Skagit River nears record levels, impacting Mount Vernon and surrounding communities.

Pacific Northwest under flood alerts as atmospheric river brings heavy rain

The Skagit River is predicted to crest at more than 47 feet near the town of Concrete, north of Seattle, 15 inches above the threshold for a major flooding event.

Skagit County orders Level 3 evacuations as Skagit River rises rapidly

Skagit County officials have expanded “go now” evacuation orders to everyone living in the 100-year floodplain as the Skagit River surges and is expected to crest tonight.

Skagit, Snohomish rivers and others hit record levels

At least four Washington rivers reached record high levels this week, especially as rainstorms surged Thursday.

Record floods threaten Skagit County as aging dike system tested

SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. — Potential record floods are threatening Skagit County as the Skagit River is expected to wreak havoc on the valley over the next two days, and an aging dike system has people nervous.

Stanwood officials urge readiness as Skagit River remains a concern

City leaders in Stanwood say no floodwaters have reached the community yet, but they remain on alert as record-level Skagit River flows continue to stress levees and dikes upstream.

Families wait out flooding in emergency shelters as Skagit River reaches new high

Families across Skagit County, especially those upriver along the Skagit River, are waiting it out in emergency shelters before flood levels recede enough so th
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