Station Name: SKAGIT RIVER NEAR MOUNT VERNON, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet

Nearest Address:
S Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
Skagit County

GPS Coordinates: 48.4448278, -122.3354369

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 5:27PM PDT until March 21 at 11:21PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 5:27 PM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 1:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skagit River Near Concrete affecting Skagit County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skagit River near Concrete. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:15 PM PDT Friday the stage was 30.6 feet. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:15 PM PDT Friday was 30.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.0 feet late this evening into tonight. The river will then fall below flood stage around midday Saturday and continue to recede into Sunday. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 31.4 feet on 10/28/1967. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 130 AM PDT.

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 5:20PM PDT until March 22 at 1:06PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 5:20 PM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 1:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skagit River near Mt. Vernon. * WHEN...From this evening to early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, the Skagit River will flood from Sedro Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth. Flood waters will inundate some low-lying roads...farmlands and residential areas. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a phase 3 flood in the Skagit County flood system. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 PM PDT Friday the stage was 27.4 feet. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening. It will crest in moderate flood stage around 31.5 feet Saturday afternoon. The river will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 130 AM PDT.

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 5:18PM PDT until March 21 at 4:43AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 5:18 PM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 1:30 AM

...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington... Samish River At Burlington affecting Skagit County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Samish River at Burlington. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 3,000.0 cfs, the Samish River will spill over its banks causing flood waters over Sam Bell Rd., Farm To Market Rd., and Allen Rd. near the town of Allen. Some residences, businesses, and low-lying farm land along the river will also be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM PDT Friday the flow was 3,130.0 cfs. - Flood flow is 3,000.0 cfs. - Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 PM PDT Friday was 3,200.0 cfs. - Forecast...The river is cresting this afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage tonight, and continue to recede through the weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 130 AM PDT.

Flood Watch issued March 20 at 4:56PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 4:56 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King and Snohomish. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Area rivers will still be rising into Saturday, with multiple cresting into Sunday. The rain has largely ended for the area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 12:16PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 12:16 PM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 5:00 PM

Rainfall amounts of 2 to 9 inches over the past 3 days has increased soil moisture to high levels across western Washington. This amount of rain that has been observed will continue to put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an increased threat of landslides and debris flows, especially from recent burned areas. Over the last couple days multiple slides have been reported across locations of western Washington. More landslides are possible. Areas most susceptible to landslides debris flows under these conditions are steep coastal bluffs, other steep hillsides or road cuts, and recent burned areas. A diminishing threat of landslides and debris flows will continue over the weekend after the rain ends. For more information about current conditions, visit www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down for the links to the landslide information pages. For more information on landslides, visit the website for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources landslide geologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn