 As part of the Skagit River floodway, the town of Hamilton faces significant flooding every few years, most notably in 2003, 2006, and 2017.The frequent flooding has forced residents to adopt a routine of moving their furniture from the ground floor and evacuating to a local church until the waters recede.The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) estimates it has spent $4.6 million in the town over the last several years.