This page provides information about longer-term street closures due to weather-related damage that require extended repairs.
It does not provide real-time updates during active weather events. Temporary flooding and short-term closures can change quickly, and City resources are prioritized for emergency response and public safety, rather than tracking hour-by-hour road conditions.
Updates about longer-term closures will be posted here when available. During severe weather, please obey posted signage, avoid flooded areas and standing water, and use caution as conditions may change rapidly.
December 2025 Flooding (updated Dec. 31, 2025)
As of December 31, all Bellingham roads impacted by recent flooding are now open!
Hannegan Road Fully Open
As of December 31, Hannegan Road is fully reopened to traffic after a major culvert failure caused by heavy rainfall closed Hannegan Road between Bakerview Road and Van Wyck Road. Planning for a full culvert replacement is ongoing.
A large section of roadway collapsed on December 11 after a significant failure was identified in a deep corrugated metal culvert that is located 25 feet beneath Hannegan Road. The failure occurred following repeated heavy rain events. The culvert, located where the road crosses Baker Creek, required extensive excavation to access. Crews stabilized the site and installed a new culvert that they rerouted the creek into. They re-paved the road during the week of December 29 so it could be fully reopened.
Woburn Street Fully Open
As of the afternoon of December 23, Woburn Street is fully reopened to traffic after a temporary closure due to heavy rainfall. City staff and contractors worked quickly to complete critical underground pipe repairs and restore the roadway surface. Thank you for your patience!
A section of Woburn Street collapsed where the roadway crosses Cemetery Creek after ongoing heavy rainfall weakened the underlying stormwater infrastructure and the culvert failed. This caused water to pool beneath the roadway and weaken the road based.
City crews closed the road between Lakeway Drive and Fraser Street on December 12 after noticing a developing indentation and began planning repairs. Additional rainfall led to a full collapse of the road base in the evening of December 16.
Utilities in the area were protected, and crews immediately implemented temporary measures to keep systems operating while stabilization work continued. Crews and contractors moved quickly to repair the underground culvert, stabilize the area, and rebuild the roadway.
Report and track issues
- Call 911 for weather or road related emergencies.
- To report flooding, downed trees or other road related issues on Bellingham streets, please utilize SeeClickFix or phone (360) 778-7700.
- Visit City news releases and City social media sites for up-to-date information.
- To find out about ongoing project work that may impact travel, please visit the City Projects page or read the weekly project updates reports on the City News page.
- Visit our Winter Weather Preparation page to find information about snow and ice removal on City streets and how to stay safe during winter weather.
- Visit Whatcom Ready’s site or call 360-778-5303 for regional flood information in English and Spanish, including the latest flood updates, County road closures, and shelter information.
Safety tips
- Obey street closure signs and do not drive around barricades.
- Do not enter streets or intersections if you see water over the road, even if the street is not signed or barricaded.
- Avoid unnecessary trips during inclement weather.
- Avoid contact with floodwater and standing water, which may be contaminated.
- During high winds, stay away from wooded areas, such as parks and trails.
- Stay away from flooded creeks, as the water is rushing swiftly and currents are extremely strong. Also avoid trail bridges crossing creeks or streams during flood conditions, as they could be undermined by floodwaters.
