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UPDATE 11/17/15 10:30am
The Nooksack River level forecast at Ferndale has been revised to cresting just over flood stage (19 feet). This is slightly lower than previous forecasts that had it cresting at nearly 20 feet.
UPDATE 11/17/15 8:30am
The NWS has revised today’s Wind Advisory to a High Wind Warning with the possibility of SE winds at 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
ORIGINAL STORY
The windstorm that rolled in today, November 16th, packed a few gusts over 50 MPH but spared the area from any significant power outages. We had been warned to expect stronger winds from the next storm but perhaps that was erring on the side of caution.
Last weekend, November 14th and 15th, the Nooksack River and adjacent creeks and streams overflowed their banks in the Ferndale area causing minor flooding and a…
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 10am to 10pm tomorrow, Monday, November 16th. They have also issued a wind watch for…
According to the Nooksack River Level history and forecast graph, the river level at Ferndale crested at about 17.5 feet Saturday, November 14th. Several roads…
UPDATED 9AM 11/15
The Nooksack River Level forecast was updated to indicate the Nooksack River cresting at Ferndale at over 19 feet on Wednesday instead of the earlier prediction of 13 feet. This article has been updated to reflect that.
The National Weather Service is saying to expect a few days of more wind, rain and even potential flooding.
While there are roads in low-lying areas which have been closed and/or have water and debris across in places, it appears that could be the worst…
There are expected to be road closures and water over roadways due to expected minor flooding in the Ferndale area beginning tonight, Friday, November 13th, through Sunday. Below is a list that will be kept updated as information becomes available.
Drivers should be aware not only is it dangerous, there is also a hefty fine for ignoring and driving past posted road closed signs.
The date/time of the last update for each location is noted.
Click the location description to highlight it on the map.
Raw video of the Nooksack River at Ferndale on Friday (11/13/15) while the river level was at about 15 feet and climbing. According to…