Due to flooding of the Skykomish River, Al Borlin Park is closed until further notice.
The National Weather Service in Seattle has Issued a Flood Warning for the Skykomish River near Gold Bar:
* from this Morning to Saturday Evening.
* At 3:30am Friday the Stage was 12.4 Feet.
* Flood Stage is 15.0 Feet.
* Minor Flooding is Forecast.
* Forecast...the River will Rise Above Flood Stage around 8am Friday
and Crest near 16.6 Feet around 4pm Friday. The River will Fall
Below Flood Stage Saturday Morning.
* Impact...at 15.0 Feet...the Skykomish River will Cause Minor
Flooding of Low Pasture Lands and Low Lying Roads...including
Index-galena Rd and Tualco Loop Rd. a Stage of 15 Feet on the
Skykomish River Corresponds to a Phase 2 in the Snohomish County Flood Program.
Do Not Drive Cars...vans...or Trucks Through Flooded Areas...this is the Cause of Most Flood Related Deaths in Washington. Be Alert for Rapid Changes and Monitor Developments by Listening to NOAA Weather Radio or Other Local Media.