LOWLANDS OF WESTERN WHATCOM COUNTY; LOWLANDS OF… — * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2 to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures expected.
Flooding in Lowlands of Western Whatcom County; Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties; Downtown Everett / Marysville Area; Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area; City of Seattle; Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties; Olympia and Southern Puget Sound; Southern Hood Canal; Northern Hood Canal; Eastern Kitsap County; Island County can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS