U.S. Coast Guard rescues residents stranded in floodwaters in Sumas
Helicopter crews from the U.S. Coast Guard rescued people who were trapped in their homes as floodwaters reached 15 feet in parts of northern Whatcom County Thursday afternoon. Water from the Nooksack River overran the town of Sumas around 8 a.m., blocking most roads in and out. “It’s chest deep right through that main drag," said Jesse Harris, who had to leave his home in Sumas. “Pretty much prepare as fast as you can and make sure you have a route to get out, that’s the biggest thing.” Officials had advised people to evacuate on Wednesday as it became clear the town was at risk of being flooded. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story: https://komonews.com/news/local/unite... _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: / komonews KOMO News on Twitter: / komonews KOMO News on Instagram: / komo4 KOMO News on TikTok: / komo4seattle Subscribe to KOMO on YouTube: / @komonews Watch more top local news stories: • Video For all of the day’s top local and national news, visit http://www.komonews.com/ Watch our live newscasts and other live video at https://komonews.com/watch Download our iOS App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/komo-... Download our Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 206.404.4000 KOMO News (ABC 4) provides the latest breaking news, sports, weather, traffic, and local event coverage in the Seattle and Western Washington/Puget Sound area, including Bellevue, Redmond, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, Bellingham, Yakima, and surrounding communities. Tune into ARC Seattle Monday-Friday 7-10 a.m. and 10-11 p.m. on KUNS, The CW Network. #komo #komonews #komo4 #komo4news #seattle #seattlenews #washingtonnews #Flooding #CoastGuard #NooksackRiver #Sumas #WesternWashington #WhatcomCounty Jeremy Harris This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at [email protected]
