Sheriff warns drivers after several cars become stuck in deep floodwaters
Dec 9, 2025, 11:02 AM
Close-up of a "Water over Roadway" warning sign for traffic. (Photo courtesy of Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)
(Photo courtesy of Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)
Multiple cars in Snohomish County became stuck Tuesday morning after attempting to drive through flooded roads and areas.
In one instance, according to KIRO 7, a woman needed to be rescued after her car was stopped in flooded water on Ben Howard Road, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. The female driver waited for help by climbing onto the roof of her car. The sheriff’s office sent Snohomish Fire crews to her by boat after using a drone to locate her.
She was not injured in the incident.
“Several cars got stuck this morning after trying to drive through flooded roads,” the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office stated. “Please stay safe: don’t go around road closed signs and turn around if you see water over the roadway — it’s usually much deeper than it looks.”
⚠️ Flooding Alert ⚠️
Several cars got stuck this morning after trying to drive through flooded roads. Please stay safe: don’t go around road closed signs and turn around if you see water over the roadway — it’s usually much deeper than it looks. Stay alert and be safe! pic.twitter.com/dj5dVehAEw— snocosheriff (@SnoCoSheriff) December 9, 2025
According to the sheriff’s department, two other people were also rescued Monday night from flooded waters near the Skykomish River in Gold Bar.
This is a developing story, check back for updates
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