The announcements follow widespread flooding.
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Overnight, the forecast changed from “moderate” to “major" flooding.
This flood event is being compared with the 2021 mid-November flooding disaster.
The announcements follow overnight widespread flooding.
A common theme was developing and being ready to implement a "Go Plan."
The closures are due to flooding of the Nooksack River and adjacent streams and creeks.
Some roads are closed while others are impacted by water over the roadway.
Nooksack River is expected to crest at levels similar those that caused moderate flooding on February 2, 2020.
The heavy rain poses greater risk of surface water pooling and stream flooding with saturated soil.