FLOOD INFORMATION - Dec 2025

UPDATE

2:30 pm, December 19, 2025

Flood-Related Evacuation Notices Lifted in Skagit County; Skagit River Now Below Flood Stage

All flood-related evacuation notices in Skagit County have been lifted due to the decreased risk of flooding. Residents are allowed to return home if they can do so safely. However, it is important to remain cautious and keep the following safety reminders in mind: 

• Respect all road closure signs and consult the live Skagit County road closure map. 
• Do not drive through any water covering the roadways.  
• Avoid contact with floodwater, as it may be contaminated, contain dangerous debris, and hide other hazards. Additionally, underground or downed power lines can electrify the water.

River levels remain high, and a flood watch remains in effect for the Skagit River through Friday, December 19, 2025. Residents in flood-prone areas should monitor weather forecasts closely and be ready to take action if additional flooding should occur.

The Skagit County Department of Emergency Management is gathering information from residents and businesses regarding the damage and losses incurred during the recent flooding event. This information will help identify those who may be eligible for state disaster assistance.

It is important for all residents and businesses to submit the form, even if they experienced only minor damage and do not anticipate needing assistance. The deadline for submitting forms is Friday, December 26, 2025.

Please click here for an online form in English 

Please click here for an online form in Spanish 

Please click here for a PDF form in English 

Please click here for a PDF form in Spanish

UPDATE 

2:00 pm, December 15, 2025

Additional rounds of severe weather will visit Skagit County the week of December 15

Heavy rain and strong winds, combined with already saturated and unstable soil from last week's flooding, can be expected over the next several days.  Last week’s event set a record on the Skagit River, of 37.4 feet at the Mount Vernon gauge (the Mount Vernon gauge is located just downstream from the Mount Vernon – Burlington bridge.)  The forecast as of 11:38 a.m. on December 15 is for the river level at this location to reach 31.17 feet at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, and 32.61 feet at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 18.  Major flood stage at this location is 32 feet, and so the river will remain high through Thursday.

While we are hopeful that the Skagit River will remain within its banks and that the levee system will continue to protect La Conner, safety must always come first.  La Conner residents who live east of the Swinomish Channel should remain prepared, and have a GO bag prepared and ready to go.  In the event of a levee breach, the La Conner Fire Department will sound an alert through a long blast on the fire engine air horns.  Now is a good time to plan your evacuation route, and make sure your vehicle has adequate fuel to leave on a moment’s notice.  Please remember to check on your friends and family members who may need assistance.

 Please take take every reasonable precaution and stay safe out there!

UPDATE 

10:50 am, December 15, 2025 

La Conner does not anticipate evacuations will be needed at this time. If evacuation is necessary, emergency vehicles will be stationed throughout Town and will notify residents with horns and loudspeakers that evacuation is needed. In addition, the evacuation order will be posted here on the Town website and an alert will go out via text and email for those signed up on our Alert Center. If you would like to sign up for the Alert Center, please click here and follow the listed directions. 

Please see here for La Conner's evacuation route. Please plan your route in advance. Know where you will go. 

UPDATE 

7:30 am, December 15, 2025 

Skagit County has issued the follow warning:

Level 2 “Get Set”: All of Skagit County in the 100-year floodplain should have their go kit ready, know their evacuation route, and be prepared for potential evacuation.

Skagit County is also currently under a flood watch."

UPDATE

8:30 pm, December 12, 2025

Skagit County has released the follow message regarding possible flooding:

"The National Weather Service is monitoring additional atmospheric rivers forecasted to hit Skagit County starting Sunday evening through Wednesday. These storms could cause additional flood events, especially as the river will not be able to fully recede by Sunday. Residents should be prepared for additional information regarding these weather events.

Please monitor forecasts and be ready for additional weather alerts. You can find health and information about floods at www.SkagitCounty.net/Flood under “Important Information”."

To find the latest Skagit County Press Releases, click here. 

UPDATE

9:46 am., December 12, 2025 

The Declaration of Emergency remains in effect for La Conner.

UPDATE 

8:37 am., December 12, 2025 

La Conner is not asking for evacuations at this time. We are assessing the status of flood protections. Please remain prepared with a GO Bag to evacuate if necessary.

UPDATE

11:43 a.m., December 11, 2025

NOAA ran a forecast for the river elevation at the Mount Vernon Skagit River gauge at 8:41 Thursday morning, that predicts a river elevation of 39.10’ occurring at approx. 10:00 a.m. Friday.  See, https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/MVEW1 The flood of record at this gauge was at an elevation of 37.4’.  At the same time, NOAA ran a probability model of the elevation at this gauge at 8:12 Thursday morning which shows a greater than 90% chance that the crest will be approx. 38’ at the MV gauge.  The current event is significant.  That said, and based on current information available, the Town recommends that residents be prepared to evacuate, but wait to evacuate until directed to do so.  Residents should already have prepared a “Go Bag,” https://mil.wa.gov/asset/5ff4b7fa107e8 , filled their vehicle with fuel, and consulted the evacuation maps listed on this web site.

The dikes protecting the town are being monitored, and later this afternoon will be intensively and continuously monitored by those familiar with diking operations.  We are confident that the dike districts are properly performing their monitoring activities.  

In the event of a dike breach, the Fire Department will notify residents by sounding continuous long blasts on the fire engines’ air horns.  Residents will be directed to safe, refuge areas such as Maple Hall or the Garden Club, and will have at least an hour to move out of harm’s way.  While we remain confident that emergency evacuation will not be necessary, it is important for residents to have formulated a plan for themselves to keep safe.

We look forward to returning to a normal state of affairs on the morning of December 13.  Please stay safe.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST SKAGIT COUNTY PRESS RELEASE 

Please Click here for La Conner Declaration of Emergency. 

Skagit County is currently experiencing major flooding. Please click here for the most up-to-date information on the current December 2025 flood. Keep away from all moving water. Stay off the dikes. Follow all directions given by emergency personal. 

Skagit County has issued the follow warning:

Level 2 “Get Set”: All of Skagit County in the 100-year floodplain should have their go kit ready, know their evacuation route, and be prepared for potential evacuation.

Skagit County is also currently under a flood watch." Please click here for the 100 year floodplain map.             

 La Conner does not anticipate evacuations being needed at this time, but all residents should be prepared to evacuate. Leave if you feel unsafe. Please click here for the evacuation route.

Please click here for NOAA's probability forecast for the Skagit River. The blue area in the graph shows the most likely scenario, which is high – but stays below the predicted water level that could cause the Mount Vernon flood wall to over-top. 

Please click here to access Skagit County Department of Emergency Management. Pre-filled sandbags are not available, but materials are available at the La Conner Fire Department, located at 12142 Chilberg Road. Please click here for updated river forecasts.