Ebey Island Evacuation Ordered

Ebey Island under the US-2 Trestle used to flood regularly, but has been held in check for decades. That may end today.

Residents of Ebey Island received messages warning of an evacuation order due to major flooding of the dikes that are expected to overflow.

WEA message that went out at 1:58pm  to people in the area on 12/10.

12/10 2:20 pm Update: another message went out from the Sheriff at 1:58pm today ordering people to “Leave NOW.”

12/10 9:59pm: The WSDOT warned that on & off ramps to Ebey island off US 2 are now blocked due to water on the roadway.

Water levels will top out at 33.5 feet, tying the river’s record and rising 8 feet above its threshold for flooding. The dikes could overtop midday Wednesday, flooding the island and the lowlands west of Sunnyside Boulevard.

The US 2 trestle, above Ebey Island will remain open.

The following message was sent Tuesday evening using Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA).

“This is Sno Co Sheriff. Dikes around Ebey Island are expected to over top by major flooding by midday Wednesday 12/10/25. An evacuation order is expected 1 pm 12/10/25. When leaving, prepare to not return for several days. Take pets and essentials with you.”

1959 Ebey Island flood (credit: Lake Stevens Historical Society)

See the above map for affected locations.

• Evacuations: Ebey Island and Sunnyside Blvd: Dikes are expected to be over topped midday December 10, 2025, flooding Ebey Island and lowlands west of Sunnyside Blvd.  An evacuation is anticipated to be issued at about 1 p.m. December 10, 2025. See the Evacuation Information map above. If you leave in the morning on Wednesday, expect not to return for several days. Bring pets and essential items with you.
• Sheltering: free sheltering is available through the American Red Cross at the Evergreen State Fair Park in the 4H Building (pets accepted) as well as any cold weather shelters.
• Animal Stabling: Free emergency stabling for livestock is available at:
  • Evergreen Fair State Park (no dogs). Contact Jeff Ritter: 425-309-2655.
  • Darrington Rodeo Grounds (no swine) at 42109 SR 530 NE, Darrington, WA 9824. Contact Gabby Wesson (425) 407-2899. Stables are uncovered.
  • Call ahead for either location.

The community came together with volunteers helping to move livestock last night and this morning.

Another announcement is expected later this afternoon – we’ll update the information when it comes available.