Rising Snohomish River submerges 127-year-old welding shop: ‘We’re going to get through this’

A 127-year-old Snohomish welding shop is underwater after record river flooding, but its owner says he’s staying hopeful and determined to rebuild.

SNOHOMISH, Wash. — A 127-year-old riverside building in Snohomish — home to Gagnon Welding 42 Inc. — is now submerged after the Snohomish River crested above 34 feet this week, breaking flood records and forcing local businesses to fight to stay afloat.

Owner Ryan Gagnon waded through knee-deep floodwater inside his welding shop, reflecting on what he calls another “test” in running a small business.

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