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December 10th, 2004

Updated 12/10/04 10:54 PM
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUES FLOOD WARNING ON SKAGIT
Peak prediction at Mount Vernon moved up to 10:00 p.m. Saturday
SKAGIT COUNTY - The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Skagit River. The current forecast predicts the river to peak at Concrete at 33.6 feet at 10 am Saturday. For Mount Vernon, the current prediction is for a peak of 31.6 feet at 10 p.m. Saturday evening. Flood stage in Concrete and Mount Vernon is 28 ft.
North Shore Drive in Cape Horn is closed due to a downed power pole.
USGS gauge readings (as of 9:55 p.m. today)

Skagit at Concrete 29.2 feet
Skagit at Mt. Vernon 23.1 feet

To check flood conditions call Skagit County Flood Information Hotline at 360-419-3425 or check the National Weather Service Links at www.skagitcounty.net
There may be 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 through the evening.
The public is advised to not drive through standing water on roadways and obey “closed road” signs.
On the Samish River and tributaries, residents are advised to keep a close watch on possible flood waters. For those who may need sandbags, please contact your local fire department.

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.