Flood-Related Evacuation Notices Lifted in Skagit County; Skagit River Now Below Flood Stage
Skagit County officials have lifted all flood-related evacuation notices as the Skagit River has receded below flood stage. Residents are encouraged to return home safely while remaining cautious of potential hazards, including road closures and contaminated floodwater. As recovery efforts begin, Skagit County is focused on providing assistance and resources to those affected by the recent flooding, including information on obtaining disaster assistance, disposal of flood debris, and other recovery resources.
The Skagit River crested at approximately 30 feet in both Concrete and Mount Vernon around 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. River levels are expected to continue receding and should remain below flood stage at least through December 25th.
All flood-related evacuation notices in Skagit County have been lifted due to the decreased risk of flooding. Residents are allowed to return home if they can do so safely. However, it is important to remain cautious and keep the following safety reminders in mind:
- Respect all road closure signs and consult the live Skagit County road closure map.
- Do not drive through any water covering the roadways.
- Avoid contact with floodwater, as it may be contaminated, contain dangerous debris, and hide other hazards. Additionally, underground or downed power lines can electrify the water.
River Forecasts
River forecasts are coming down, there are presently no rivers in the region that are expected to re-enter major flood stage.
The Skagit River Flood gauge is showing modest decreases but follows the same trend as earlier, and will now drop out of Action Stage entirely next Tuesday morning.
The real-time flood gauge data may be found here: Skagit River near Mt Vernon
Weather Risk Outlook
Power Outages
Statewide power outages have gone from 309,000 this morning to ~123,000. Download the PSE mobile outage app to track and report outages or visit pse.com/outagemap.
Other Updates
The blizzard warning expired at noon today, however temperatures are dropping and some areas will see mid-30’s overnight -the freeze-thaw cycles can create increased risk for landslides.
The new atmospheric river storm front will be weaker than expected, with winds potentially 10-15mph lower than the last one, and it will be pointed mainly at Oregon and Southwest Washington so will mostly miss us here.
The Cities of Mount Vernon, Sedro Woolley, and Burlington have all begun to ramp down and demobilize their Emergency Operations Centers.
Federal teams and resources are also demobilizing as the mission shifts from life safety response to a recovery phase.
As conditions slowly improve, officials urge residents to exercise caution. Only return home if roads are open and your property is clear of floodwater. Many areas remain unsafe, and emergency crews are still actively responding. For shelter details and resources, visit: http://www.skagitcounty.net/flood.
If you do return, keep these safety tips in mind:
- Follow all posted road closures and check the live map: http://www.skagitcounty.net/flood.
- Never attempt to drive through water-covered roads.
- Avoid contact with floodwater—it may contain contaminants, debris, and hidden dangers. Downed power lines can electrify standing water.
The National Weather Service warns that more atmospheric rivers are expected from Sunday through Wednesday. Because river levels won’t fully drop before then, additional flooding is possible. Stay prepared and watch for updates.