Seattle, WA – Rising rivers and steady rainfall are creating an increasing flood threat across western Washington, with impacts expected to intensify through Friday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, a Flood Watch remains in effect for King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, and Mason counties through Friday afternoon. A combination of heavy rainfall, elevated snow levels, and rapid snowmelt is driving runoff into rivers and streams, increasing the risk of flooding across the region.
The Skokomish River in Mason County, including areas near Shelton, is a primary concern, where water levels may reach flood stage as runoff accelerates. In the Seattle metro area, including King County, urban flooding could impact roadways such as I-5, I-90, and SR-520 during heavier bursts of rain. Communities in Everett, Marysville, and Bellingham may also see rising creeks and localized flooding in low-lying neighborhoods.
Residents are urged to avoid water-covered roads, monitor river levels closely, and prepare for possible Flood Warnings. Those in flood-prone areas should be ready to act quickly if conditions worsen.
The flood risk will continue through Friday afternoon as rain persists and snowmelt feeds waterways, with additional alerts possible if rivers approach critical levels.
