12/11/2025
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EVACUATE NOW: City of Sumas Issues Urgent ‘Go Alert’ as Flooding Becomes Imminent—Residents Strongly Advised to Leave Immediately
The City of Sumas has issued a Go Alert, signaling that flooding is now imminent and residents should evacuate as soon as possible. City officials announced that the flood siren at City Hall will be activated, and evacuation routes may close quickly once water reaches the roadways. Anyone living in Sumas, particularly low-lying neighborhoods, is being urged to leave without delay.
According to the alert, the amount of time before floodwaters reach residential areas can vary, but conditions are deteriorating rapidly. Once water reaches evacuation routes, they will become impassable. Officials are stressing that residents should not wait for the situation to worsen, as swift rises in water levels are possible.
Residents are urged to alert family and neighbors, gather essential emergency supplies, dress appropriately for cold and wet weather, and shut off utility mains before leaving. The city also stated that emergency shelters will be available, and locations will be posted through official channels.
Additional instructions, evacuation orders, and route maps are available on the City of Sumas website. Emergency updates will continue to be provided through the Voyent Alert system, the City of Sumas page, KGMI 790 AM, Bellingham Metro News, Whatcom County Weather and the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and Department of Emergency Management.
Sandbagging efforts are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m., but officials emphasize that residents should not rely on last-minute protective actions. Road conditions and floodwaters have the potential to shift quickly, and evacuation is the safest option.
BMN is monitoring updates from Sumas officials and will continue to provide information as soon as it becomes available. Residents are strongly encouraged to leave now if they are within affected areas and to follow all official instructions for their safety.