As floodwaters recede, Skagit County residents urged to use caution

(SKAGIT COUNTY)- The Skagit River has crested in Concrete and Mount Vernon at historic levels, leading to vast flooding across the Skagit Valley. The river crested at 41.1 feet in Concrete on Thursday at 6:45 a.m. and at 37.73 feet in Mount Vernon on Friday at 12:15 a.m., according to a news release from the county. Flooding along Gages Slough led to additional evacuation notices in the City of Burlington on Friday morning. As floodwaters recede, Skagit County urges residents to proceed with caution. Residents may return home if routes are open and safe for travel and their home is not currently affected by flooding. There are still neighborhoods and towns which are flooded and unsafe for return. Emergency operators are continuing to respond to the flood event. Those who still need resources such as shelter information can visit the Skagit County incident page here: www.skagitcounty.net/flood