WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Officials with the City of Sumas and the City of Everson have been communicating with their citizens regarding what to prepare for and how to prepare for it as forecasts indicate a potential for the Nooksack River to crest at levels above moderate flood stage today, Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
The City of Sumas issued an advisory about 3pm on Tuesday, advising citizens to get ready to move if need be.
Now is a great time to create your Flood Action Plan, if you haven’t already.
Create a plan now for your household, including your pets, so that you and your family know what to do in case we move past a Flood Watch into a Flood Warning.
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Click for more informationPlan an evacuation route, shelter plans, and flood response. Make arrangements for where to take spare vehicles, belongings, etc.
Today, about 3:30pm, Sumas issued a “Go Alert.”
Flooding in Sumas is imminent. City Officials will be sounding the Flood Siren at City Hall. It is recommended to evacuate.
If you do not have a place to go, there will be available emergency shelters posted.
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Click for more informationLeave as soon as possible. The amount of time it takes for the water to reach Sumas can vary, and the evacuation routes out of Sumas will be closed once the water reaches them.
- Alert family and neighbors.
- Dress appropriately
- Ensure you have your Emergency supply ‘Go bag’.
- Shut off your utility mains.
Everson and Nooksack city officials have also been keeping their citizens aware of pending conditions and possible impacts.
Everson issued the following advisory about 4:30pm on Tuesday.
Forecasts are showing that the Nooksack River is predicted to crest late Wednesday night above moderate flood stage.
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- To see how this may affect your residence, go to the Everson City website and look at the flood inundation maps. This will show the extent of the flood waters for various flows. Current forecasts are predicting 50,000 CFS.
- Sandbags will be available at the Everson Public Works shop (605 Robinson St) starting at 9 am tomorrow (12/10/25) for both Everson and Nooksack residents.
Additional updates will be provided throughout this storm event.
Instructions
Now is a good time to create an action plan for your household, including your pets, so that you and your family know what to do in case we move past a Flood Watch into a Flood Warning.
Today, as the river overtopped its banks, Everson sent out this alert about 3pm.
The latest forecast shows the Nooksack River will crest just above major flood stage. Significant flooding is expected in Everson, Nooksack, and Sumas.
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- A VOLUNTARY EVACUATION is in effect for all areas of Everson north of the bridge.
- Emerson Road is CLOSED due to water overtopping.
- Main Street will close within the next 2 hours.
- Additional road closures and impacts will be announced as conditions change.
Safety Reminder:
Do NOT drive through floodwaters or around road closure signs. Conditions can change rapidly.Current Evacuation Guidance:
No mandatory evacuations at this time, but residents in affected areas should prepare and consider leaving early.
Nooksack also reached out to its citizens about 5:40pm on Tuesday.
Forecasts are showing that the Nooksack River is predicted to crest late Wednesday (12/10/25) evening, above moderate flood stage. It is expected that moderate flooding could affect parts of the City of Nooksack in a similar fashion to the February 2020 “Super Bowl” flooding event. This includes areas on the west side of Nooksack and north of the Middle School. To see how this may affect your residence, go to the City of Everson website (www.ci.everson.wa.us) and look at the Flood Inundation Maps. This will show the extent of expected flood waters for various flows. Current forecasts for this event are predicting a 50,000 CFS flow for our area.
- Sandbags are currently available for private citizens to fill on their own in the City Shop lot located on the west side of the shop building (off of W. 2nd Street). Bags and scoops are available throughout the evening if citizens want to fill bags to take to their residences.
- Starting tomorrow at 9:00 AM, sandbags will be available for both Everson and Nooksack residents at the Everson Public Works Shop located at 605 Robinson Street in Everson.
Additional updates will be provided throughout this storm event, through the Voyent Alert System and the City of Nooksack website (CityofNooksack.com)
Instructions
Now is a great time to create your Flood Action Plan, if you haven’t already.Create a plan now for your household, including your pets, so that you and your family know what to do in case we move past a Flood Watch into a Flood Warning.
Plan an evacuation route, shelter plans, and flood response. Make arrangements for where to take spare vehicles, belongings, etc.
About 1pm, Nooksack issued the following advisory.
The latest forecast indicates little change in the expected crest of the Nooksack River tonight into early tomorrow morning. Based on current conditions, Main Street/Columbia Street (between Everson and Nooksack) is expected to overtop between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm today. When water begins crossing the roadways, these roads will be closed to all traffic! Additional closures are anticipated for Tom Road, Lindsey Road, Van Buren Road and E Badger Road. Please do NOT attempt to drive around gates or road closure signs-they are in place for your safety.
At this time, minimal evacuations are expected in the Nooksack area. If evacuations were to occur it will likely be in the areas of West Nooksack in the cul de sacs (Harrison Ln, Westview Pl, Amareen Ct, Jackson Ct, Dennison Wy). All other areas we recommend residents shelter in place. If the situation changes, we will promptly notify the community.
Thank you for your cooperation and please stay safe.
Instructions
- Be cautious and avoid flooded areas.
- DO NOT DRIVE AROUND ROAD CLOSURE SIGNS
- If evacuations are ordered, have your Go Plan in place and be ready to execute it
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