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November 24th, 2004

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUES FLOOD WATCH FOR SKAGIT COUNTY

Wednesday, November 24, 2004 (3:00 P.M.)

SKAGIT COUNTY The National Weather Service ( NWS) has issued a flood watch for Skagit County . A flood watch means that flooding is possible not certain. NWS forecasted earlier today the Skagit River to crest at Concrete at below 30 feet, 2 feet over flood stage at 10:00 a.m., Thursday morning. The forecast for Mount Vernon is 27.8, just below flood stage, at 4:00 a.m. Friday morning. The peak flows are forecast to subside quickly.

To check flood conditions during Thanksgiving Day call the Skagit County Flood Inforrmation Hotline at 360-419-3425 or check the National Weather Service Links below for the Skagit - Near Mount Vernon Gauge and the Skagit - Near Concrete Gauge.

Skagit-Near Mount Vernon Gauge
Skagit-Near Near Concrete Gauge

NWS indicates that if flooding does occur, it will likely be relatively minor.

Currently there are no road closures in Skagit County but some water on roadways in rural areas related to drainage issues. Skagit County Public Works and Department of Emergency Management staff will be monitoring conditions throughout the holiday weekend

For more information, contact: Dan Berentson
Public Information Officer
Skagit County Public Works
360-419-3461
360-770-1881 cell.