3 adults, dog rescued from flooding on Middle Fork Snoqualmie River

Three adults and a dog were rescued from a massive flood on the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Wednesday morning.

Eastside Fire & Rescue (EFR) saved the three individuals and the dog at approximately 10 a.m., EFR announced.

The three people were forced to evacuate their home after it began to flood from excessive rainfall, causing the river to overflow in the region.

EF&R crews rescued three adults with limited mobility and a dog on the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River due to their home flooding this morning around 10 a.m. stay vigilant and call 911 if you need assistance. pic.twitter.com/8SGjlB4nhn

— Eastside Fire & Rescue (@EastsideFire) December 10, 2025

EFR noted that the three adults had limited mobility, which required officials to rescue them from the flood.

The fire department urged people to stay vigilant and call 911 if assistance is needed.

Floods produce Level 1 state of emergency in WA

The State Emergency Operations Center has elevated to a Level 1 activation — the highest level possible — as heavy rain and strong winds continue across Washington.

The center is in constant contact with local emergency managers, closely tracking the impacts. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said state emergency personnel are prepared to assist communities if needed.

The Washington National Guard has resources on standby.

The National Weather Service (NWS) stated that “catastrophic” flooding could occur at the Skagit and Snohomish Rivers.

“Locally catastrophic flooding impacts are possible along Skagit and Snohomish Rivers,” NOAA’s National Water Center said Wednesday morning. “Major and/or record flooding is expected, bringing an increasing threat to life and property. Overtopping of levees is possible.”

The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management is warning island residents not to travel to Skagit County unless it’s absolutely necessary.

Flood warnings for 29 Western WA rivers

More than 10 rivers reached Flood Phase 4, the highest warning phase.

The Snoqualmie River reached Flood Phase 4 at 5 a.m. Tuesday, King County reported.

“The river is expected to rise to a crest of 60.0 feet [Thursday] afternoon,” officials stated. “It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning.”

Phase 4 means residential areas could experience “dangerously high velocities and flooding of homes,” officials wrote.

“The Snoqualmie River will cause major flooding from the town of Snoqualmie downstream through Fall City, inundating most of the farmland in the flood plain, some residential areas, and many roads,” officials stated.

The Skykomish River also reached Flood Phase 4, with possible riverbank erosion and flood debris. As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, the river remains in Flood Phase 4.

“The Skykomish River will cause severe, near-record flooding from Index downstream to Monroe,” officials stated. “The river will flood many homes, cover much of the farmland, close most roads, and overtop most dikes.”

The Carbon River, the Cedar River, the Cowlitz River, the Elwha River, the Grays River, the Nisqually River, the Puyallup River in Orting, the Skagit River, the Snohomish River, the Stillaguamish River, and the Tolt River are all at Phase 4 flooding levels.

“At 33.0 feet, the Snohomish River will cause severe near-record flooding,” officials stated. “Flood waters will likely overtop levees with major levee damage possible.”

Additionally, the Skagit River is expected to set new flooding records.

The Chehalis River, the Green River, the Naches River, the Newaukum River, the Nooksack River, the Skokomish River, the Skookumchuck River, the South Fork Nooksack River, the South Fork Stillaguamish River, South Prairie Creek, and the Yakima River are all at Phase 3 flooding.

Contributing: Frank Sumrall, My Northwest; Heather Bosch, KIRO Newsradio; Julia Dallas, MyNorthwest

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