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We are now at a LEVEL 2-Be Set evacuation for anyone living in the 100-year flood plain along the Skagit and Samish Rivers
For those in RED area in the picture you are now under a LEVEL 3 GO NOW evacuation and must vacate to higher ground. In addition, significant areas in Hamilton, Lyman and Sedro Wooley are now in a LEVEL 3 GO NOW evacuation and must vacate to higher ground.
West Mount Vernon in the area west of I-5 along the West Mount Vernon Highway has been elevated to a LEVEL 3 GO NOW Evacuation Level. Anyone in this area should leave NOW for higher ground. (around 12/10 4:45pm)
Public safety message - Skagit Ready Alert: Residents around Concrete GO for Immediate Evacuation. Historic flooding is occurring n the Skagit and Sauk Rivers. EVACUATE NOW. Roads may be closed due to high water, plan your route to high ground away from the river. DO NOT WAIT. See skagitcounty.net/flood for more information (around 12/10 3pm)
The statewide flooding situation continues to escalate today. Please use good judgement and follow instructions from your local emergency management department.
Skagit County residents:
General Evacuation Guidance (including information on preparing a go-bag): Evacuation | Ready.gov
The Skagit County Emergency Operations Center is coordinating shelters with the American Red Cross and working with partner agencies, along with cities and towns, to survey the county and close roads impacted by flood waters. The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office will work with emergency response agencies to help evacuate communities as needed. Please do not drive on dikes or over flooded roadways and practice “turn around, don’t drown.” Follow all road closure and cautionary signs and do not drive around barricades. Water can be deeper and faster moving than they look, making driving through any moving water very dangerous.
Skagit County Department of Emergency Management will help the public find available sand and sandbagging resources. Those in need of sandbags can reach out to DEM at dem@co.skagit.wa.us or by calling (360) 416-2090.
To monitor road closures, visit the Skagit County road closure website here: www.skagitcounty.net/reporting/roadclose/.
Residents should monitor forecasts and be ready for additional weather alerts. For health, safety, and preparedness information about floods, visit www.skagitcounty.net/Flood/Documents/FAW%20Insert%202025.pdf.
For updated river forecasts, please visit www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/EmergencyInformation/levels.htm or call the River Level Hotline at (360) 416-1404.
For more local emergency information, sign up for the emergency information listserv or follow Skagit County on Facebook @SkagitCountyWA. Call the Flood Hotline for general questions about this flooding event at (360) 416-2090. The River Level Hotline at (360) 416-1404 and www.skagitcounty.net/flood are updated frequently during events and can be resources for information as well.
Other sources of information:
- Samish Emergency Hotline number: (360) 626-9574
- Skagit County River Level Hotline: (360) 416-1404
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