Station Name: NOOKSACK RIVER AT FERNDALE, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 30 feet

Nearest Address:
1901 Alder St
Ferndale, WA 98248
Whatcom County

GPS Coordinates: 48.84483249, -122.5893389

Nearby Water Temperatures

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

Flood Warning issued March 21 at 11:46AM PDT until March 22 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat March 21, 2026, 11:46 AM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 8:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Nooksack River at Ferndale. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, the river begins overtopping its banks within the City of Ferndale flooding low-lying areas within the City and low pasture lands along the river from near Ferndale downstream to the mouth. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 19.8 feet. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM PDT Saturday was 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 9.3 feet late Tuesday morning. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.8 feet on 01/11/1983. - 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 this evening at 800 PM PDT.