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Christmas Eve windstorm possible for Snohomish County

Western parts of Snohomish County could see wind gusts over 50 mph on Wednesday afternoon, National Weather Service said.

 

More than 9K Snohomish County residents without power, and more wind possible

A wind advisory says gusts of 40 to 50 mph gusts are forecast Thursday for areas in Snohomish County.

 

Ashley Evans sits in a boat while her husband Chaz McNabb pushes out into the deeper floodwater to get back to their home along Skywall Drive on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Health department issues safety guidance for flood clean-up

Residents should avoid contact with floodwater and look for structural damage, gas leaks and downed power lines.

 

People try to navigate their cars along a flooded road near US 2 on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Flood clean-up: County launches damage survey, issues safety guidance

Officials are urging residents to report damage as soon as possible to help with obtaining disaster recovery resources.

People try to navigate their cars along a flooded road near US 2 on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Water from the Snohomish River spills onto a road on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Reporter’s Notebook

How we covered the record-breaking flood

A special edition of Eliza Aronson’s newsletter detailing her and photographer Olivia Vanni’s week of flood coverage.

Water from the Snohomish River spills onto a road on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish PUD crews repair a power line that was hit by a downed tree along Cypress Way on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Breaking news

High wind warning in effect for northwest Snohomish County

Key developments:

  • “Damaging” wind gusts of up to 55 mph are expected.
  • Residents should prepare for downed trees and widespread outages.
  • Flood warning extended for Skykomish River near Gold Bar

Snohomish PUD crews repair a power line that was hit by a downed tree along Cypress Way on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

High winds leave thousands in the county without power

More than 11,000 Snohomish Public Utility District customers were experiencing outages as of Monday afternoon.

Bob Hammond wades through the water covering Main Street on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Live Updates: Boating home on Skywall Drive

Key developments:

  • Snohomish Regional Fire Rescue: 26 people rescued since Wednesday evening.
  • Rescue swimmers help evacuate Snohomish residents and pets.
  • Skykomish resident: “To see the waves rolling along is just like, wow, it’s incredibly powerful.”

Bob Hammond wades through the water covering Main Street on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign along Lincoln Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Flood resources: Where to find emergency shelter, sandbags

As the county remains under flood warnings due to record-breaking river flows, cities are offering resources for those affected.

Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign along Lincoln Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Andrea Gould-Linder carries out her uncles’ cat Diva as she helps her family evacuate their home on Ebey Island on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Ferguson declares state of emergency; National Guard to be deployed

Key developments:

  • More than 400 Guard members to be deployed in the next two days.
  • Latest forecast: Stilly River predicted to reach near-record-breaking heights
  • Shelter was in the process of placing the last few dogs Wednesday.
  • Dikes around Ebey Island are expected to overtop by midday Wednesday.

Andrea Gould-Linder carries out her uncles’ cat Diva as she helps her family evacuate their home on Ebey Island on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Drivers attempt to navigate floodwater from the Skykomish River covering Mann Road on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Weather updates: Red Cross shelter opens at fairgrounds in Monroe

Key developments:

  • After a brief lull, heavy rain expected to return Tuesday night.
  • Red Cross shelter open in Monroe.
  • Snohomish River expected to crest at the city of Snohomish at 33.31 feet on Thursday, almost 6 feet above flood stage.

Drivers attempt to navigate floodwater from the Skykomish River covering Mann Road on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Large logs flow quickly down the Snohomish River as the river reaches minor flood stage a hair over 25 feet following an overnight storm Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
noon update

‘Substantial’ atmospheric river moves toward Snohomish County

Snohomish County Fire District 19 is warning residents of looming flood conditions and that sandbags would be available at Willow Jim’s Cafe in Silvanna.

Large logs flow quickly down the Snohomish River as the river reaches minor flood stage a hair over 25 feet following an overnight storm Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Pedestrians try to navigate the snow and slush covering the roads and sidewalks along 100th Avenue West on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County Public Works provides winter weather reminders

Snow and ice could be right around the corner, which means snowplows, closed roads and possible emergencies.

Pedestrians try to navigate the snow and slush covering the roads and sidewalks along 100th Avenue West on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Atmospheric scientist: Predicting the weather isn’t that easy

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The Lake Stevens outlet channel, also known as Stevens Creek, topped Hartford Drive during record rainfall on Nov. 15. The city is planning to conduct future studies on how to address downtown flooding. (Isabella Breda / The Herald) 20211205

Snohomish County offers resources to help residents to prepare for flood season

It’s that time of year in Western Washington when fallen leaves clog storm drains, rivers rise with heavy rains and the streets and… Continue reading

The Lake Stevens outlet channel, also known as Stevens Creek, topped Hartford Drive during record rainfall on Nov. 15. The city is planning to conduct future studies on how to address downtown flooding. (Isabella Breda / The Herald) 20211205
A seagull is reflected in pooling water as a steady rain comes down over the Port of Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

A spooky, rainy weekend is ahead

The National Weather Service is predicting 1-2 inches of rain in Everett, with areas in the Cascades getting over 4 inches of rain.

A seagull is reflected in pooling water as a steady rain comes down over the Port of Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Weekend storm offers glimpse of updated Snohomish PUD outage map

The new map allows customers to zoom down to house level and track where Snohomish PUD workers are in the process of restoring power.

A woman crosses 5th Avenue South with an umbrella as it rains on Sept. 29, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The end of September brings wind and rain to Snohomish County

With likely showers throughout the week, the National Weather Service predicts almost an inch of rain for the Everett area by Wednesday night.

A woman crosses 5th Avenue South with an umbrella as it rains on Sept. 29, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Summer returns with a vengeance in Snohomish County

Residents should plan for unusually high daytime temperatures and mild overnight lows for at least the next five days.

The sun begins to set as people walk along the Edmonds Fishing Pier on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County heat wave will be short-lived, forecasters say

Snohomish County remains under a heat advisory until Tuesday night, with cooler, wet weather returning before the weekend.

The sun begins to set as people walk along the Edmonds Fishing Pier on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)