Flood — Western Whatcom, Washington

2004-11-24 to 2004-11-26 · Western Whatcom, 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 5426131. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.