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Flash flood like incident closes road in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON , Wash. - West Big Lake Blvd in Mount Vernon is closed following a flash flood like incident Friday night.
Skagit County officials say they believe the flash flood occurred after a beaver dam failed.
Public Works says they will reevaluate the road on Monday.
On Friday, the National Weather Service put out a warning that the river was expected to crest in Mount Vernon late Friday night. According to NWS, the river reached 28.86 feet Friday which is considered minor flooding.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/flash-flood-like-incident-closes-road-in-mount-vernon/ar-AAQ8AXa