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SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. — Crews closed West Big Lake Boulevard in Mount Vernon following a “presumed” failing of a beaver dam that caused a “flash flood-like incident.”
The dam failed Friday night.
Officials with Skagit County said crews with its Public Works Department will reevaluate the road on Monday.
On Friday, the National Weather Service Seattle issued flood warnings for several rivers, including the Skagit River near Mount Vernon, after the Puget Sound was pummeled by heavy rainfall.
Many roads were blocked and fields soaked in the area.
West Big Lake Blvd is closed following a flash flood like incident caused by a presumed beaver dam failing last night (Oct 29). Public Works operations will reevaluate the road Monday. Please avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/Q0qs6mwAT6
— Skagit County (@SkagitGov) October 30, 2021
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