Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Seattle, WA ∙ Bellevue, WA ∙ Kent, WA ∙ Everett, WA ∙ Bellingham, WA ∙ Renton, WA ∙ Federal Way, WA ∙ Auburn, WA ∙ Marysville, WA ∙ Redmond, WA

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Seattle WA 432 PM PDT Thu Mar 19 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * 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... - An additional 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected over the North and Central Cascades through Friday. Rainfall rates in the mountains will peak into Friday. This will create a double (or even triple) crest scenario on Friday, pushing some rivers back above flood stage. The Snoqualmie and Snohomish Rivers will likely remain above flood stage. The rivers most likely to go back above flood stage Friday are the Skykomish and Tolt Rivers. New rivers likely to exceed flood stage are the Stillaguamish and Skagit Rivers, with the latest forecast showing the Skagit River to rise into Moderate Flood stage and just below Major Flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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