Skagit County





PRESS RELEASE

December 18, 2025




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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

 

"Skagit County officials have lifted all flood-related evacuation notices as the Skagit River has receded below flood stage. Residents are encouraged to return home safely while remaining cautious of potential hazards, including road closures and contaminated floodwater. As recovery efforts begin, Skagit County is focused on providing assistance and resources to those affected by the recent flooding, including information on obtaining disaster assistance, disposal of flood debris, and other recovery resources." 

The Skagit River crested at approximately 30 feet in both Concrete [ [link removed] ] and Mount Vernon [ [link removed] ] around 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. River levels are expected to continue receding and should remain below flood stage at least through December 25th. 

*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 [ [link removed] ].
* 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 [ [link removed] ] 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. In Concrete, eight homes remain under notice due to continued landslide risk.

As we move into recovery mode, Skagit County will continue to respond to this event and shift to focusing on helping residents access financial assistance and recovery resources. For those still in need of shelter, information can be found at www.skagitcounty.net/flood [ [link removed] ], which also includes other resources related to the flood, including where to dispose of flood debris. Additional recovery resources will be added to the incident webpage and shared on our social media channels. 

The Skagit County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is collecting information from residents and businesses in Skagit County regarding the damage and losses caused by the recent flooding event. If your home or business sustained damage due to this flooding, you may qualify for state disaster assistance. Even if you experienced only minor damage and do not anticipate needing assistance, please submit a report here: English [ [link removed] ] | Spanish [ [link removed] ]. Please note that flood and building permits for repairs related to flood damage must be obtained through local jurisdictions. If you have any questions about how to complete the Initial Damage Assessment form, call DEM at (360) 416-1850. 

Skagit County deeply appreciates the efforts of Western Washington Incident Management Team, Northwest Team 10, the Swift Water Rescue Teams, Washington Task Force I Urban Search and Rescue, the National Guard, and the numerous other groups and individuals from across the state and nation who have joined us in our efforts to keep Skagit residents safe during this event.

For more local emergency information, visit www.skagitcounty.net/flood [ [link removed] ], sign up for the emergency information listserv [ [link removed] ], or follow Skagit County on Facebook @SkagitCountyWA [ [link removed] ]. Call the River Level Hotline at (360) 416-1404 for up-to-date river level information.

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SKAGIT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

County Commissioners: Lisa Janicki, Peter Browning, Ron Wesen
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Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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