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Flood Statement

National Weather Service Seattle WA

951 PM PST Thu Dec 11 2025



...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 

Washington...



  Samish River At Burlington affecting Skagit County.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet 

and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, 

or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, 

stop, turn around and go another way.



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 

deaths occur in vehicles.



Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.



Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 

dangers of flooding.



Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 

cars through flooded areas.



Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.



The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 400 AM PST.



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951 PM PST Thu Dec 11 2025



...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...



* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. 



* WHERE...Samish River at Burlington.



* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 9:00 PM PST Thursday the flow was 2,460.0 cfs.

  - Flood flow is 3,000.0 cfs.

  - The river has crested will continue to recede into Friday

    morning.

  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 904.0 cfs Sunday

    afternoon.

  - Flood History...No available flood history.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



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LAT...LON 4851 12233 4850 12241 4856 12248 4858 12244

      4853 12238 4856 12234





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