Station Name: SF NOOKSACK RIVER AT SAXON BRIDGE, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 394 feet

Nearest Address:
6237 Saxon Rd
Doran, WA 98220
Whatcom County

GPS Coordinates: 48.67761256, -122.1665454

Nearby Water Temperatures

yellow warning - rainfall - in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) 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 – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) 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: Wed March 18, 2026, 4:41 AM
Expires: Wed March 18, 2026, 8:41 PM

A long episode of rain, at times heavy, continues. Prolonged Atmospheric River Event Where: Fraser Valley What and when: - Total rainfall amounts from last night to midday Thursday: 50 to 100 mm with higher amounts possible near the mountains - Another heavy rain event expected Thursday night to Friday Impacts: -Prolonged heavy rain on snow combined with mountain snow melt could lead to very enhanced responses in river systems and potential for flooding. -Extensive water pooling on roads and washouts may occur. -Enhanced risk of landslides due to saturation of landscapes. Remarks: An atmospheric river will remain over the South Coast of B.C. through Friday bringing periods of heavy rain across the Fraser Valley. With freezing levels near 2000 to 2500 metres, snowmelt from higher elevations may increase the impacts associated with this rainfall event. Strong southwesterly winds are also expected on Friday. ### Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible. Rainfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts. 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.

Don't drive through flooded roadways. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

yellow warning - rainfall - in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) 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 – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) 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: Wed March 18, 2026, 10:53 AM
Expires: Thu March 19, 2026, 2:53 AM

A long episode of rain, at times heavy, continues. Prolonged Atmospheric River Event Where: Fraser Valley What and when: - Total rainfall amounts from now to Friday: 100 to 120 mm with higher amounts possible near the mountains - Another heavy rain event expected Thursday night to Friday Impacts: -Prolonged heavy rain on snow combined with mountain snow melt could lead to very enhanced responses in river systems and potential for flooding. -Extensive water pooling on roads and washouts may occur. -Enhanced risk of landslides due to saturation of landscapes. Remarks: An atmospheric river will remain over the South Coast of B.C. through Friday bringing periods of heavy rain across the Fraser Valley. With freezing levels near 2000 to 2500 metres, snowmelt from higher elevations may increase the impacts associated with this rainfall event. Strong southwesterly winds are also expected on Friday. ### Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible. Rainfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts. 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.

Don't drive through flooded roadways. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

Avalanche Warning issued March 17 at 7:30PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 7:30 PM
Expires: Wed March 18, 2026, 6:30 PM

AVWSEW The following message is transmitted at the request of the Northwest Avalanche Center. ...The Northwest Avalanche Center in Seattle has issued an Avalanche Warning... * WHAT...High avalanche danger is expected in the West Central zone Tuesday night and Wednesday. * WHERE...The West Central Zone is along the West Slopes of the Cascades from SR20 to north of I-90. It includes the Mountain Loop Highway and the mountains near and south of Hwy 2 along the West Slopes of the Cascades. Dangerous avalanche conditions are expected in neighboring zones. * WHEN...In effect from Tue 18:30 PDT to Wed 18:30 PDT. * IMPACTS...Large to very large natural wet snow avalanches are expected. Avalanches that release from higher elevations could run long distances to lower elevations or into terrain that is usually considered safe. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected. Travel in backcountry terrain is not recommended. Put a large buffer between you and terrain where avalanches can start, run, and stop. Consult https://www.nwac.us/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. D'Amico

Flood Watch issued March 18 at 6:08AM PDT until March 20 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Wed March 18, 2026, 6:08 AM
Expires: Wed March 18, 2026, 6:00 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...From 1 PM PDT this afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - High snow levels, heavy rainfall, and snowmelt runoff will lead to rises on area rivers 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.

Flood Watch issued March 18 at 3:54PM PDT until March 20 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Wed March 18, 2026, 3:54 PM
Expires: Thu March 19, 2026, 5:00 AM

* 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...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - High snow levels, heavy rainfall, and snowmelt runoff will lead to continued rises on area rivers with additional flooding possible at times this week. - 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.