The high waters flooded the Old Snohomish Monroe Road—one of the main roads that connect the two cities. While some drivers ignored the road-closed signs, others said it was not worth taking that chance. FOX13
The river’s flood stage is 25 feet, and by Tuesday afternoon, levels were at 26 feet, causing moderate flooding on roads in Snohomish and Monroe.the Old Snohomish Monroe Road—one of the main roads that connect the two cities. While some drivers ignored the road-closed signs, others said it was not worth taking that chance."I didn’t think it was that deep, so I just went for it," said Rocha. "When I noticed it was too deep, it was too late already. The car had stalled.
All afternoon, friends tried to help Rocha start his car again. Robin Aschenbrenner was the first person that came to his rescue. Aschenbrenner pulled the BMW out of the high waters with his pickup truck. It was already a busy morning for Aschenbrenner, a cattle farmer, who had to move the 38 cows and bulls to higher ground.the actual river. So, it’s important to get them out of the water so that we don’t lose them," said Aschenbrenner. high waters because the Snohomish River floods"The weather is changing," said Aschenbrenner. "Just got to roll with it, that’s all you can do.
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