Some farms in Whatcom, Skagit see ‘immense’ damage after floods

The impact of flooding has been mixed, with some farms faring better than in 2021

By: Sophia Gates, Cascadia Daily News

Outlets: Cascadia Daily News

Published: December 18, 2025

Words: 1,338

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Joaquin Lopez didn’t sleep last Wednesday night.

He remembers being awakened by his dogs barking in 2021 when waters rose at Mariposa Farm near Everson, which Lopez runs with his wife. This time, it was dark out when Lopez saw water start to collect in his backyard.

Soon, water was rushing into the barn that held tools, equipment and produce with such force that it left at least one thin crack in the …

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