South Fork Nooksack River near Saxon Bridge
Whatcom County, Washington
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What floods at each level
- 9.5 ft
the Nooksack River floodwaters will be deep and swift...inundating farms, roads and residential areas including the town of Acme. Many roads will be impassable and severe erosion may affect river banks. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters...tributaries...and other streams within and near the South Fork Nooksack River Basin.
- 8.5 ft
the Nooksack River flooding will be widespread with swift water covering farm lands and many roads. Highway 9 north of Acme may be impassable. Erosion may affect some river banks.
- 8 ft
the Nooksack River floodwaters will inundate much of the low farm lands along the river...with water over some roadways...including potentially Highway 9 north of Acme.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2021 | 9.54 ft | 16,100 cfs |
| Nov 17, 2015 | 9.26 ft | 15,142 cfs |
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