Station Name: SKOOKUM CREEK ABOVE DIVERSION NEAR WICKERSHAM, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 505 feet

Nearest Address:
Saxon Rd
Doran, WA 98220
Whatcom County

GPS Coordinates: 48.6715016, -122.1396

Nearby Water Temperatures

Hydrologic Outlook issued January 12 at 4:12AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 4:12 AM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 4:00 PM

ESFSEW Moderate to heavy precipitation will continue over the northern Washington Cascades through this afternoon. Rainfall amounts over the last 24 hours have been as high as 2 to 3 inches, and additional amounts up to 2 inches are expected in these locations, with the highest amounts in the Cascades of Whatcom County. Meanwhile, snow levels will remain 7000 to 8000 feet. Rivers in the outlook area will continue to rise, and crest later today into Tuesday. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National weather Service for additional information.

Hydrologic Outlook issued January 12 at 1:43AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 1:43 AM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 4:00 PM

ESFSEW Moderate to heavy precipitation will continue over the Olympics and northern Washington Cascades through this evening. Rainfall amounts over the last 24 hours have been as high as 2 to 4 inches, and an additional 1 to 3 inches are expected in these locations, with the highest amounts in the Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Meanwhile, snow levels will remain 7000 to 8000 feet. Rivers in the outlook area will continue to rise, and crest later today into Tuesday. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National weather Service for additional information.

Flood Watch issued January 12 at 2:52PM PST until January 13 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 2:52 PM
Expires: Tue January 13, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following counties, Skagit and Whatcom. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall over the northern Cascades has diminished but what has already fallen continues to force rises on the rivers flowing off the mountains in the watch area. The Skagit River will approach flood stage tonight and Nooksack River tomorrow morning with flooding possible. - 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.

yellow warning - rainfall - in effect

Service Notice – November 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is tentatively set for deployment November 26, 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) the alert name ‘extreme cold warning’ will change to ‘cold warning’, 3) two Public zone names will change in Saskatchewan, 4) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard continues, there will be changes coming to CAP and 5) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – novembre 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est provisoirement prévue pour un déploiement le 26 novembre 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PAC suite à ce déploiement, 2) le nom de l’alerte ‘avertissement de froid extrême’ changera pour ‘avertissement de froid’, 3) deux noms de zones publiques seront modifiés en Saskatchewan, 4) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique se poursuit. Des changements seront également apportés au PAC et 5) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 5:06 AM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 9:06 PM

A long episode of rain, at times heavy, continues. Where: Fraser Valley When: Now to tonight What: Near 75 to 100 mm of rain Remarks: An atmospheric river continues to bring rain, at times heavy, to the region. The heavy rain will gradually ease tonight as the atmospheric river shifts north and weakens. ### Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

yellow warning - rainfall - in effect

Service Notice – November 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is tentatively set for deployment November 26, 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) the alert name ‘extreme cold warning’ will change to ‘cold warning’, 3) two Public zone names will change in Saskatchewan, 4) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard continues, there will be changes coming to CAP and 5) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – novembre 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est provisoirement prévue pour un déploiement le 26 novembre 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PAC suite à ce déploiement, 2) le nom de l’alerte ‘avertissement de froid extrême’ changera pour ‘avertissement de froid’, 3) deux noms de zones publiques seront modifiés en Saskatchewan, 4) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique se poursuit. Des changements seront également apportés au PAC et 5) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 4:02 PM
Expires: Tue January 13, 2026, 6:32 AM

A long episode of rain, at times heavy, continues. Where: Fraser Valley When: Tonight What: Near 75 to 100 mm of rain Remarks: An atmospheric river continues to bring rain, at times heavy, to the region. The heavy rain will gradually ease tonight as the atmospheric river shifts north and weakens. ### Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.