Western WA evacuation updates: 'Go Now' evacuation ordered for Burlington residents as floodwaters rise

Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation notices have been issued for residents of Burlington, asking them to leave immediately, due to rising floodwaters from Gages Slough.

“Gages Slough is flooding into homes in Burlington,” the evacuation notice read. “All residents in the city of Burlington should evacuate immediately.” The notice was first posted at 6:12 a.m. Friday.

The National Guard was assigned to go door-to-door to notify residents and help with evacuations.

KIRO Newsradio has a reporter in Burlington providing updates on the evacuations.

#Burlington flooding Gages Slough that connects to Skagit River flooding homes – evacuation order in place @KIRONewsradio @Mynorthwest pic.twitter.com/Lp8oRK7Gxa

— Luke Duecy (@LukeKIRO) December 12, 2025

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