White House approves emergency declaration as Washington faces widespread flood damage
President Donald Trump granted Gov. Bob Ferguson’s request for an emergency declaration, authorizing FEMA and Homeland Security to assist flood-stricken counties across Western Washington, including Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom.
President Donald Trump granted Gov. Bob Ferguson’s request for an emergency declaration, authorizing FEMA and Homeland Security to assist flood-stricken counties across Western Washington, including Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom.
Mount Vernon floodwall holds back record Skagit River crest
Mount Vernon residents praised the city’s floodwall after the Skagit River crested at a record 37.7 feet without inundating downtown, allowing businesses to begin cleanup and reopen.
Mount Vernon residents praised the city’s floodwall after the Skagit River crested at a record 37.7 feet without inundating downtown, allowing businesses to begin cleanup and reopen.
Burlington, WA still underwater as Skagit County hit hard by floods
Residents in Burlington described heartbreak and shock after floodwaters surged into homes, destroying new furniture, vehicles and renovation work despite sandbags and tarps.
Residents in Burlington described heartbreak and shock after floodwaters surged into homes, destroying new furniture, vehicles and renovation work despite sandbags and tarps.
All residents of Burlington, WA to evacuate immediately due to flooding
Breaking news in western Washington: The city of Burlington is now under Level 3 'Go Now' Evacuation orders due to flooding in the area.
Breaking news in western Washington: The city of Burlington is now under Level 3 'Go Now' Evacuation orders due to flooding in the area.
Levels overview of WA rivers
Most river levels will continue to decrease overnight into Friday. Skagit River still has the potential to rise through early Friday morning.
Most river levels will continue to decrease overnight into Friday. Skagit River still has the potential to rise through early Friday morning.
Flooding in Skagit County, WA
As Washington remains under a state of a emergency, the National Guard is helping those impacted.
As Washington remains under a state of a emergency, the National Guard is helping those impacted.
Skagit River continues to rise
FOX 13 is closely monitoring the Skagit River as its expected to reach record levels Thursday night into Friday morning, with a Flash Flood Watch in effect for the surrounding area.
FOX 13 is closely monitoring the Skagit River as its expected to reach record levels Thursday night into Friday morning, with a Flash Flood Watch in effect for the surrounding area.
Mount Vernon mayor urges residents to stay off levees as Skagit River levels rise
Mount Vernon Mayor Peter Donovan says the city is as prepared as possible for a potentially historic Skagit River flood, with downtown floodwalls deployed and Level 3 evacuation orders in place.
Mount Vernon Mayor Peter Donovan says the city is as prepared as possible for a potentially historic Skagit River flood, with downtown floodwalls deployed and Level 3 evacuation orders in place.
Skagit River nearing record crest as Mount Vernon floodwall faces major test
Mount Vernon officials say the Skagit River is expected to crest at nearly 40 feet early Friday, pushing the city’s floodwall to its limits.
Mount Vernon officials say the Skagit River is expected to crest at nearly 40 feet early Friday, pushing the city’s floodwall to its limits.
'Flood levels are potentially historic': Governor warns WA as flooding threatens levees
With Skagit County’s levees facing their biggest test since 2021 repairs, 300 National Guard members have been deployed as officials warn the flooding could reach historic levels.
With Skagit County’s levees facing their biggest test since 2021 repairs, 300 National Guard members have been deployed as officials warn the flooding could reach historic levels.
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 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.
Flooding expected for rivers across western WA
The Skagit, Skykomish, Snoqualmie, Tolt, Cedar, Puyallup and Carbon rivers are all expected to crest Thursday morning, causing potentially catastrophic flooding across the region.
The Skagit, Skykomish, Snoqualmie, Tolt, Cedar, Puyallup and Carbon rivers are all expected to crest Thursday morning, causing potentially catastrophic flooding across the region.
Mount Vernon businesses brace for major flooding
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.
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.
Flash Flood Watch issued for Skagit River
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.
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.
Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations issued for Mount Vernon
The Mount Vernon Fire Department and Police Department issued Level 3 evacuations, meaning "Go Now," for some people living in the area due to imminent flooding.
The Mount Vernon Fire Department and Police Department issued Level 3 evacuations, meaning "Go Now," for some people living in the area due to imminent flooding.
Tracking river levels in western WA
Heavy rainfall means record river level. On Good Day Seattle, we're tracking river levels across western Washington.
Heavy rainfall means record river level. On Good Day Seattle, we're tracking river levels across western Washington.
10 WA rivers expected to reach major flood stage
A Flood Watch remains in effect for western Washington, with 10 rivers expected to reach major flood stage.
A Flood Watch remains in effect for western Washington, with 10 rivers expected to reach major flood stage.
Anacortes teacher killed in crash on SR 20
An Anacortes high school teacher was tragically killed in a three-car collision on State Route 20 in Skagit County Monday morning.
An Anacortes high school teacher was tragically killed in a three-car collision on State Route 20 in Skagit County Monday morning.
Anacortes, WA high school teacher killed in 3-car crash in Skagit County
An Anacortes high school teacher was tragically killed in a three-car collision on State Route 20 in Skagit County Monday morning.
An Anacortes high school teacher was tragically killed in a three-car collision on State Route 20 in Skagit County Monday morning.
Invasive European green crabs found in Skagit Bay
For the first time ever, an invasive species of crabs that can wreak havoc on local ecosystems has been detected in Skagit Bay.
For the first time ever, an invasive species of crabs that can wreak havoc on local ecosystems has been detected in Skagit Bay.