🚨 Emergency Alert: Atmospheric River Impacts & Flooding Advisory 🚨

The North Whidbey Fire and Rescue District posted this to its Facebook page on 2025-12-10 10:24:44.

🚨 Emergency Alert: Atmospheric River Impacts & Flooding Advisory 🚨
While Island County does not have major rivers prone to large-scale flooding like neighboring counties, residents should remain alert as the current atmospheric river event may bring urban/street flooding, power outages, and strong winds to our area.
Key Regional Impact:
Major flooding of the Skagit River is expected December 10–12, 2025, significantly affecting travel and infrastructure in Skagit County.
What This Means for North Whidbey Residents:
Avoid non-essential travel to Skagit County during this period.
Monitor local updates for road closures and weather alerts.
Prepare for potential power outages and localized flooding.
For detailed updates, live river levels, and additional safety information, visit Skagit County Emergency Management: Skagit County DEM
Stay informed with the latest watches, warnings, and advisories from the National Weather Service Seattle: NWS Seattle Watches & Warnings [forecast.weather.gov]
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Resource Links:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=48.3015146&lon=-122.6447164
https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel
https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/EmergencyInformation/main.htm