Ferndale, WA

Located in the northwest corner of Washington State near the Nooksack River, Ferndale was officially incorporated on March 19, 1907. Once called Jam because of its location next to a logjam on the river, the City was renamed Ferndale by the school teacher who admired ferns that once grew around the original school house.

Today, Ferndale is a vibrant community of 11,080 people (official 2009 population), located on the Interstate 5 corridor, approximately 6 miles north of Bellingham and 13 miles south of the Canadian Border. There are many nearby attractions including Mount Baker, the San Juan Islands, numerous lakes, and the Nooksack River. Ferndale also enjoys a close proximity to Vancouver, British Columbia.

National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning for the Holiday Weekend

The National Weather Service In Seattle Has Issued A Red Flag Warning, Which Is In Effect From Noon Friday To Midnight PDT Sunday Night.

Very Warm And Dry Weather Conditions Combined With Mid And High Level Haines Index Values Of 5 And 6 And Unseasonably Dry Fuels, Have Prompted The Issuance Of The Red Flag Warning. High Pressure Aloft And A Thermal Trough At The Surface Will Remain In Place Through Most Of The Weekend Producing Very Warm And Dry Weather Conditions.

Very Warm And Dry Weather Conditions Combined With Unseasonably Dry Wild Land Fuels Have Elevated Fire Danger Conditions Across Western Washington. Citizens Of Western Washington Should Be Extremely Cautious With Fireworks And Any Fire Sources Such As Campfires This Independence Day Weekend. Use Your Vehicles Ashtray. Any Spark In The Current Dry Grasses, Shrubs And Forest Fuels Could Become An Out Of Control Fire Very Quickly.

What's in your water?

The Annual Consumer Confidence Report Now Available

All water purveyors are required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report which outlines important information about the drinking water they provide to their customers.  We will be mailing out Ferndale's reports soon to water customers, so keep a look out for your copy or get a sneak peek here.   

Prior years' reports can also be viewed on our webpage.

New information/resources added to stormwater page

Check out the new material that has been added to the Stormwater page of the City's website as part of Ferndale's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan's public education and outreach component. 



With a visit to the stormwater website you can now: 

• Learn what stormwater is and how development affects water quality
• Become a Stream Steward through the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association
• Find out how many pounds of dog waste are produced every year in Whatcom County and what you can do to keep it out of the water
• Read up on the permit requirements for land disturbance and building in Western Washington
• Discover which plants will lower your water bill
• Read the City's Comprehensive Stormwater Plan