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December 12th, 2010

SKAGIT RIVER IS UNDER FLOOD WARNING

SKAGIT COUNTY - Due to the recent rainfall, the Skagit River and Samish River continue to rise. The predicted crest for the Skagit River at Concrete is 31.2 feet, tomorrow morning at 4:00 o'clock. The Skagit is predicted to crest in Mount Vernon at 4:00 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at 29.3 feet. Flood Stage on the Skagit River is 28 feet at Concrete and Mount Vernon.

USGS current gauge readings at 2:00 pm
Skagit River at Concrete: 26.8 feet
Skagit River at Mount Vernon: 22 feet
Samish River near Old Highway 99: 10.3 feet

There is water on the intersection of Colony Road and Colony Mountain Drive. The road is closed at this location.

We advise the public to avoid driving through standing water on roadways, and obey any
"closed roads" signs.

"We will continue to closely monitor the water levels in both rivers.

To check flood conditions, call Skagit County Flood Information Hotline at 360-419-3425 or check the National Weather Service Links at www.skagitcounty.net