HAMILTON — As the Skagit River continued to rise Thursday, the town of Hamilton sent out a reverse 911 alert to residents to be prepared to evacuate.

Mayor Joan Cromley said the alert was sent out as a precaution should the river continue to rise and cause severe flooding.


— Assignment Editor Dan Ruthemeyer: 360-416-2143, druthemeyer@skagitpublishing.com

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