Evacuate now orders have been issued for some areas of Mount Vernon, Burlington and Sedro-Woolley.
Skagit County has issued a Level-3 Evacuation
"Skagit Ready Alert: Residents around Sedro and Burlington GO for Immediate Evacuation. Historic flooding is occurring on the Skagit and Sauk Rivers. EVACUATE NOW. Roads may be closed due to high water, plan your route to high ground away from the river. DO NOT WAIT. See skagitcounty.net/flood for more information."
See our website for emergency hotlines to call for more information.
https://burlingtonwa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=795
From Mount Vernon
The City of Mount Vernon is asking residents living in the 100-year flood plain to evacuate.Evacuation is the best option for people to protect themselves in a severe flood event. Recommended evacuation routes are available on the City Website at: https://mountvernonwa.gov/evacuation
I-5 is outside the flood plain and can be used for travel. The Division Street Bridge closes when the Skagit River reaches 36ft. Based on current information, the Division Street Bridge is likely to close at noon on Thursday, December 11.
City Offices and the Library Commons will be closed Thursday, December 11th and Friday, December 12th. Businesses located in the Mount Vernon Floodplain are encouraged to close as well and the public should stay out of the 100 year flood plain area.
Please do not drive over flooded roadways and practice "turn around, don't drown". Follow all road closures and cautionary signs and do not drive around barricades. Water can be deeper and faster moving than anticipated, presenting significant risk to drivers.
From Skagit County
Due to ongoing flooding and hazardous conditions throughout the region, Skagit County will be closing all non-essential government services, including all District and Superior Court services on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Essential services—including emergency management, public safety, and road maintenance—will continue to operate.
Residents are also encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel, stay informed through official channels, and follow any evacuation or safety advisories issued by local authorities.
Updates will be posted on the Skagit County website and shared via our social media platforms.