Flood Awareness

Surface Water Management and the Skagit County Department of Emergency Management have compiled information, links, and images to help keep you prepared and informed in case of a flood emergency. Also, every year, Flood Awareness Week is declared by the Skagit County Board of County Commissioners.

CURRENT EMERGENCY INFORMATION
The latest information during an event.

FEMA: National Flood Insurance Program Resources Guide

Impacted by a disaster event and need resources? Click here for local agencies that may be able to assist.

A FLOOD? AN EARTHQUAKE?
If we fail to prepare, we are in trouble

Flood Awareness

• 2021 Flood Awareness Brochure
• Webinar: Flood Preparedness with the Department of Emergency Management
  
Watch here

• Webinar: NOAA Weather Spotter Training
  
Watch here
• FAW 2021: Presentation by Puget Sound Energy on dam operations
• FAW 2021: Presentation by Seattle City Light on dam operations
• FAW 2021: National Weather Service Pre-Winter Weather Briefing

Flood Preparation

• Baker River Dam alarms sound: Early warning system
• What to do Before, During, and After a flood
• Are You Ready For A Flood?
• Flood Emergency Information - Keep Yourself Healthy
• Emergency Preparedness for your Animals
• Emergency Drinking Water and Well Disinfection during Flood Events

Flood Basics

• Flood Advisory Glossary and Definitions List
• Skagit County's Flood Hazard
• What Could Happen in a 100 Year Flood?
• Current River Levels
• Skagit River Impact Presentation

Flood History

• Skagit River Flood History: News Article Archives
• Past River Level Information
• Press Releases from November 7th, 2006 Flood Event
• Skagit River General Investigation

Community Rating System (CRS):

• Skagit County is a Class 5 community allowing for a 25% discount in policy-holders flood insurance premiums.

River Level Hot Line
360-416-1404

Concrete gauge
Mount Vernon gauge
Samish gauge
All gauges
Other resources

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