The National Weather Service has issued Flood Warning for the north fork of the Nooksack River from Cedarville through Lynden and the south fork of the Nooksack River along Highway 9 and Saxon Road. Moderate flooding is forecast in these areas.
Flooding upstream on the north fork of the Nooksack River typically is an indicator of flooding to come downstream in the Ferndale area.
The current Nooksack River level forecast for the Ferndale area indicates it will possibly reach the following levels at the times shown,
- 17 feet about 11pm Tuesday
- 18 feet about 1am Wednesday
- 19 feet (official flood stage) about 10am Wednesday
- 19.5 feet (crest) about 10pm Wednesday
- 19 feet about 11am Thursday
- 18 feet Thursday afternoon
- 17 feet Thursday evening
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The expected flooding is the result of heavy rains and a rising snow level in the mountains combined with heavy lowland rains.
At the forecast river levels, road closures are possible beginning Tuesday night or early Wednesday including Slater Road, Marine Drive and Paradise Road at Barrett Road. Drivers are advised to be alert for water and debris over roadways and to obey road closed signs.
You can keep up-to-date on the latest river forecast on Discover Ferndale’s Nooksack River Level page.