Flood Watch | HeraldNet.com

Below the U.S. 2 trestle, state crews cleared massive logs and other woody debris jammed in the Snohomish River.

The short answer: Geography. Our proximity to Puget Sound and the mountains makes our rivers sensitive to big storms.

County Executive Dave Somers signed the order Wednesday, as communities remained flooded at the mouth of the Stillaguamish River.

Meanwhile, the Snohomish River remained dangerously high near Snohomish, where one boater survived a dramatic rescue.

Herald photographers captured the scene Tuesday across Arlington, Sultan and Monroe.

The Stilly far exceeded its forecasted level in Arlington, putting residents downstream on alert. And more flooding is in store on the Snohomish.

How to navigate the rising waters in Arlington, Snohomish and across the county.

The Snohomish River was expected to crest “just below” major flood stage late Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Meteorologists predict rainfall could reach up to 4 inches through Tuesday, with the Snohomish River in danger of cresting.

Weekend weather may pose problems as meteorologists project flooding near Snohomish and Monroe and officials plan for outages.