Flood — Western Whatcom, Washington

2004-12-10 to 2004-12-12 · Western Whatcom, Washington

Wider weather episode

Up to 9 inches of rain fell over parts of western Washington. Rivers that flooded included, the Stillaguamish, Bogachiel, Skagit, Snoqualmie, Skykomish, Nooksack, Snohomish, Skokomish, Satsop, and Tolt as well as Issaquah Creek. Major flooding occurred on the Skokomish, Skagit, Snohomish, Snoqualmie, and Tolt. A section of South Skagit Highway, off state Highway 9, east of Cedar lake, was washed out by the flood. About 200 people were cut off from their homes along the Stillaguamish and Skykomish rivers.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5428742. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.