About a week or so ago our valley, and much of western Washington, experienced flooding when the temperatures increased, melting snow in the low lands, as well as the mountains, up to 7,000 ft. Along with the warm weather we had rain for several days, raining up to 12 inches in many locations. Xica and I took a little drive around the valley to take a look at some of the flooding. We couldn't get near any of the worst damage, since most of the roads were closed.
On Friday night, as most of the flooding was subsiding, the water rose higher out on the flats around Samish Island. This was mostly due to all the extra water up river making its way down the Samish River. My Brother-in-law, Chet, was unable to get back home on the Island with his car, so Xica and I offered to take him home in my Tahoe, since I've got a lot more clearance. Unfortunately it was dark, so i didn't get any pictures to prove just how bad it was, but it had to be one of the most sketchy drives I've done. (the road wasn't even closed yet!) The water was close to a couple feet deep, flowing across the road with debris like fence posts, and was a crossing of almost 1/2 mile. I couldn't see the road, but it was a straight section, so i just kept the wheel steady and went for it. We made it through just fine, and also on the return trip, which wasn't any better. I love my truck!!! It's always up for the challenges I give it. We found out the next day that a small truck had washed into the ditch and gone completely under the water, along that same stretch of road, and that very evening, just before we drove through!
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