Whatcom County received a federal disaster declaration for December 2025 floods, with emergency guidelines stressing preparation to move pets and livestock under Level 1 "Get Ready" evacuation alerts amid ongoing drought and wildfire smoke concerns. No current advisories are active, but lahar risks from Mt. Baker prompt immediate uphill evacuation if warned.
Source: fire ca. Original: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/4/15/yearling-fire
