Burlington residents told to evacuate immediately as Gages Slough floods homes

BURLINGTON, Wash. — All residents in the city of Burlington have been told to evacuate immediately Friday morning.

At 6 a.m., police, firefighters, and city officials said Gages Slough is flooding into homes.

The National Guard is going door-to-door to notify residents and help them evacuate.

Two new shelters opened Thursday night, including at Bayview Elementary.

For current shelter information, click here.

Earlier this week, Skagit County officials issued a Level 3, “GO” immediate evacuation alert for those living within the 100-year flood plain, including Burlington.

The Skagit River reached a record level in Mount Vernon on Thursday, at nearly 38 feet, but the city’s flood wall held.

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