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October 22, 2003 SKAGIT RIVER CRESTS AT 36.2 FEET AT MOUNT VERNON EVACUATED RESIDENTS ASKED TO WAIT SIX HOURS BEFORE RETURNING HOME According to the National Weather Service, the Skagit River crested at Mount Vernon at 36.2 feet at 11:15 PM, October 21. Burlington Fire
Chief Mark Anderson requested that people who were evacuated in Burlington
to wait 6 hours after the crest before returning to their homes. The
Skagit County Sheriff's Department is also requesting that people
wait six hours before returning home as a safety precaution. The National Weather Service predicts that the Skagit River will drop below flood stage briefly by Wednesday afternoon then rise a few feet again before dropping below flood stage Saturday. The US Army Corps of Engineers advises that the South Fork Bridge over the Skagit River will be closed from 7:00 PM this evening to 6:00 AM tomorrow morning. One lane will periodically be open for a short time. The purpose of the closure is to remove an extensive debris jam from the bridge. County and other
officials and work crews continue to monitor the situation closely
and take appropriate actions as necessary. Additional news releases
will be issued as new information warrants. For updated Skagit River
information call 419-3425, visit www.skagitcounty.net on the web or
listen to local radio stations. |