Levee failure along Washington river forces evacuations
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The Pacific Northwest prepares for renewed flooding as recovery from last week's severe conditions continues in Mount Vernon and Concrete.
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.
Communities along the Skagit River, from Sedro Woolley to Mount Vernon, are on high alert as two atmospheric rivers threaten major flooding.Mount Vernon's Mayo
Lulu Ramadan of the Seattle Times talks to us about Skagit County's flood maps, which haven't been updated in 40 years. Plus, we hear from Kristiana de Leon, who evacuated malamutes last week amid flooding along the Puyallup River.
Skagit County prepares for potential flooding as Skagit River nears record levels, impacting Mount Vernon and surrounding communities.
The couple’s basement is mostly underwater. They’ve lost tools essential to running their small business, food, and countless belongings caked in mud.
The city of Mount Vernon is being urged to evacuate and seek higher ground as the Skagit River is expected to crest at record levels Thursday morning, with a Flash Flood Watch in effect.
Authorities have told everyone within the Skagit River's 100-year flood plain to evacuate ahead of rapidly rising floodwaters. Communities including Burlington, La Conner, Lyman and Hamilton, as well as parts of Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley,
Mount Vernon’s emergency floodwall held fast Thursday night and into Friday morning as the rushing and debris-filled Skagit River swelled to record levels, forcing the evacuation of thousands througho
Major flooding is expected in Skagit County from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. According to a news release from the county Department of Emergency Management, the Skagit River is forecast to crest at 40.
Historical newspaper accounts archived by Skagit County trace flooding in the region back to the late 19th century, long before modern flood control measures were in place.
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