Skagit County





PRESS RELEASE

December 9, 2025




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Emergency Management Department

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Skagit County Flood Update: Stay Informed and Prepare for Potential Evacuations

 

Major flooding is expected in Skagit County from Wednesday afternoon, December 10, 2025, through Friday evening, December 12, 2025. The river is forecasted to crest at 40.65 feet in Concrete [ [link removed] ] around 10:00 a.m. on December 11 and at 36.91 feet in Mount Vernon [ [link removed] ] at 4:00 a.m. on December 12. These predicted river levels are severe and near record flooding. Please be advised that the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning [ [link removed] ] for Skagit County until further notice. 

As we anticipate another round of atmospheric moisture arriving tonight and into Wednesday, along with peak river levels, we encourage anyone living in low-lying, flood-prone areas to plan and prepare for potential evacuation. Please also consider making arrangements to evacuate your livestock and pets [ [link removed] ], if necessary. The communities most often affected by floodwaters include:


* Marblemount
* Rockport
* Thunderbird Lane
* The Town of Concrete
* Cape Horn
* Birdsview 
* The Town of Hamilton
* Cockerham
* The Town of Lyman
* Day Creek 

This list is not exhaustive, and we encourage anyone who has experienced flooding to monitor water levels in their neighborhood and be prepared to leave. *"If you believe you or your home is at risk or if you need extra time to evacuate, please leave sooner rather than later."* The Skagit County Emergency Operations Center is working with American Red Cross to open a shelter in East County for those displaced by flood water. More information will be provided as soon as possible. 

Residents throughout Skagit County should also expect water over low-lying, flood-prone roadways. Remember to “turn around, don’t drown.” Follow all road closure and caution signs, and do not drive around barricades. Water can be deeper and move faster than anticipated, posing significant risks to drivers. 

For updated river forecasts, please visit www.skagitcounty.net/flood [ [link removed] ] or call the River Level Hotline at (360) 416-1404. To monitor county road closures, visit www.skagitcounty.net/reporting/roadclose [ [link removed] ]. 

For health, safety, and preparedness information about floods, visit www.skagitcounty.net/Flood/Documents/FAW%20Insert%202025.pdf [ [link removed] ]. Skagit County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) will assist the public in identifying available sand and sandbagging resources. Citizens in need of sandbags can reach out to DEM at [email protected] or by calling (360) 416-1850 [ tel:3604161850 ]. 

For more local emergency information, sign up for the emergency information listserv or follow Skagit County on Facebook @SkagitCountyWA. The River Level Hotline at (360) 416-1404 and www.skagitcounty.net/flood [ [link removed] ] are updated frequently during events and can be resources for information as well.

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SKAGIT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

County Commissioners: Lisa Janicki, Peter Browning, Ron Wesen
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Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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