Officials shut down Ferndale Road at approximately 6:30 p.m. and Marine Drive at 7:00 p.m. due to unsafe driving conditions.
WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — While the threat of severe flooding enters the minds of rain weary Whatcom County residents, Ferndale Road and Marine Drive closed Monday evening after rising water covered portions of both roadways.
County public works crews closed flood gates as the expected heavy rainfall from another Pineapple Express poured over the area. The usual low lying areas of Whatcom County have begun flooding. Officials shut down Ferndale Road at approximately 6:30 p.m. and Marine Drive at 7:00 p.m. due to unsafe driving conditions.
The county said both roads will remain closed until crews determine it is safe to reopen them.
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Road closures in the Ferndale area
Public Works said water covered the roadway at both locations. The last time this occurred, traffic on Main Street slowed to a crawl for several days in December. Officials did not provide an estimated reopening time, but the river is set to crest Tuesday according to data from NOAA water monitoring stations.
Drivers should avoid the closures and follow posted detours. and make sure to add extra time for traffic through Ferndale Tuesday.
Where to find updates
Whatcom County maintains a real-time list of road closures and restrictions through its Road Closures & Restrictions page and County Travel Planner.
County officials warn drivers not to bypass barricades or attempt to drive through standing water. Flooded roads can hide washouts, debris, and weakened pavement.
PNW Daily will continue to update this report as conditions change.
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