Here’s where to expect rising rivers as a strong atmospheric river comes to Washington

Forecasts from the Northwest River Forecast Center show several Western Washington rivers with the potential for sharp rises as heavy rain continues this week.
goskagit.com

National Weather Service issues flood watch for much of Skagit County

With the threat of flooding, the Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved Monday a declaration of emergency and the county was set to activate the emergency operation center at 9 p.m. Monday.
komonews

Flood wall holds back rapidly rising Skagit River in Mount Vernon

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A city once on edge, Mount Vernon can breath a little easier Tuesday knowing the flood wall crews set up did its job and kept the rapidly rising Skagit River from spilling into ...
Seattle Times

‘Unimaginable’: Mount Vernon dairy farmers reeling from flood devastation

MOUNT VERNON — The Baumgardner family knows the risks of flooding well. Their sprawling Baumgardner Dairy Farm sits just south of the Skagit River, which is so routinely swollen by rainwater and ...
komonews

Mt. Vernon plans infrastructure improvements as Skagit River flood recedes

President Trump announces $2,000 "tariff dividend" checks for Americans, funded by tariffs on foreign goods. by Jackie Kent, KOMO News Reporter SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. — Mt. Vernon is an area where the ...
NBC Washington

Mount Vernon Cleans Up After Damaging Flood, Mudslide

WASHINGTON — Torrential rains last week caused over $1 million in damage at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, but the historic site has remained open as crews work on repairs. Heavy rains ...