Recent flooding has caused significant disruptions in Whatcom and Skagit counties, leading to the closure of roads and schools. Ongoing rain is expected to bring an additional 1-3 inches through Tuesday evening.
Flooding Causes Road Closures
Roads in both counties are heavily impacted. In Sumas, State Route 9 is closed from Morgan Road to the Canadian border, and the border crossing remains shut. Additionally, State Route 542, or Mount Baker Highway, is closed at milepost 35 due to landslides.
- Hannegan Road is closed between Bakerview Road and Van Wyck Road.
- Marine Drive is closed at three different locations.
- Woburn Drive is closed between Iowa Street and Lakeway Drive.
In Skagit County, State Route 20 has reopened between Burlington and Sedro-Woolley. However, it remains closed near Bacon Creek Road, east of Marblemount. State Route 530 is also shut down between Suiattle River Road and Concrete Sauk Valley Road. Other closures include Lyman Hamilton Highway and South Skagit Highway.
School Closures and Delays
The Nooksack Valley School District in Whatcom County announced school closures on December 14 due to severe flooding in the communities of Everson, Nooksack, and Sumas. Superintendent Matt Galley indicated that staff will reach out to families to offer support during this challenging time. Schools are likely to reopen on Tuesday, with excused absences for those affected by flooding.
Geneva Elementary School is also closed on Monday, attributed to a widespread power outage in the region. Meanwhile, the Concrete School District in Skagit initially anticipated a two-hour delay but later canceled classes for Monday and Tuesday due to hazardous conditions, including unstable ground and various road closures.
Burlington-Edison School District and Sedro-Woolley School District have opted for a two-hour late start. However, Sedro-Woolley will not provide out-of-district transportation, with several bus routes impacted in Hamilton, Clear Lake, and Sedro-Woolley.
As the weather develops, individuals are encouraged to stay informed about potential changes in road and school status.
