Weather Forecasts & Alerts

• National Weather Service, Seattle
• Current watches, warnings, or advisories for Whatcom County
• The Weather Channel
• University of Washington Department of Atmospheric Sciences
• Environment Canada Public Weather Alerts

River Level & Flood Forecasts

Use the links below to check current river levels and forecasts around the region. Click on the symbols in the Nooksack River basin for detailed information at that river gauge location.

• 5-Day Forecast
• 10-Day Forecast - This site provides the best 10-day advanced river level forecast for rain events. 
• USGS Streamflow Data for Washington - Scroll down the list to find real-time streamflow data for the Whatcom Creek and Lake Whatcom Basin, Nooksack River Basin, and Sumas River Basin.

Coastal Storm Surge Forecasts

• NOAA Tidal Surge Information for Cherry Point

Nooksack River Forecasted Flood Levels

Please note freezing weather may affect river gauges and limit real time data collection. Current and forecasted river levels are linked below for the South Fork Nooksack River at Saxon Bridge, Nooksack River at North Cedarville, and Nooksack River at Ferndale. Click the "Auto Refresh" button above each graph to retrieve the most current information. High water level terms like action, minor, moderate, and major are defined by the National Weather Service. When forecasted flows are predicted to reach near-flood or "action" levels, check weather and flood forecasts frequently and pay attention to any changes in the forecast.