Flooding expected across parts of Western Washington

Dangerous weather conditions from heavy rain are causing a flood of concern for Western Washington.

Several rivers are rapidly rising and the rain is expected to continue for several more hours.

Flood Warnings are in affect for the Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Skokomish, Nooksack, Stillaguamish, Skagit and Skykomish rivers.

The Skagit and Skokomish could cause moderate flooding but most flooding from the seven rivers under flood warnings will be minor, KIRO 7 Meteorologist Nick Allard said. Most of the rivers have already crested or will crest later Friday and then will start to recede.

As of Friday morning, the Tolt and Snoqualmie rivers were at Stage 3, meaning a moderate amount of flooding is expected and that could impact roads and low-lying communities.

The Tolt crested Thursday night and has started to recede.

Despite the fact both rivers border Carnation, resident Ian Lang doesn’t expect his property will be impacted, “Nothing you can do about it anyway.”

Deputy Mayor Jim Ribail says it’s the lower-lying lands around Carnation that can become problematic.

He cautions drivers overnight and into the morning to plan ahead and not push it. “Take some extra time, get up early and check the roads before you head out in the morning,” says Ribail.

The storm has had far-reaching impacts across the sound and falling trees have created a mess throughout western Washington.

In Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, large branches needed to be cleared from the road.

In Tukwila, the ground became so saturated that an entire tree just tipped over, becoming entangled in power lines next to Ryan Hassett’s home.

“I just came out and I was going to go to the mailbox and I looked over and I was like oh my gosh,” says Hassett. “So it was pretty surprising to say the least.”

VIDEO: Some rivers reach flood stage

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