Weather Service says rivers will stay high, but won’t flood
Published 11:27 pm Sunday, November 9, 2008
SNOHOMISH — The Snohomish, Stillaguamish and Skykomish rivers are expected to remain at their current levels this week, according to meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Seattle.
The Snohomish River crested over the weekend with minor flooding at 26.81 feet.
While rain is expected throughout the week, the Snohomish River is not expected to crest again this week.
In Monroe the Skykomish River reached high levels but did not crest.
Dead trees and logs have been a problem, and crews have been working to remove them from trestles.
Heavy rains have raised river levels — and fears — among riverfront residents across Snohomish County.
Floodwaters trapped a homeless woman in Sultan on Friday morning, prompting a boat rescue by fire crews from Fire District 5.
Reporter Justin Arnold: 425-339-3432 or jarnold@heraldnet.com.
