Flood — Seattle Metropolitan Area, Washington

2004-11-24 to 2004-11-26 · Seattle Metropolitan Area, Washington

Wider weather episode

Between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain fell in 24 hours over the lowlands, with 6 to 10 inches in the mountains. Flooding occurred on the Samish, Stillaguamish, Bogachiel, Snoqualmie, Nooksack, Skykomish, Snohomish, Skokomish, and Tolt rivers. Dozens of roads were closed cutting off access to local areas in Skagit and Whatcom counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5426129. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.