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LIVE UPDATES: Washington flooding, road closures, evacuations
FOX 13 is tracking the latest weather conditions across western Washington as the region remains under a Flood Watch, with heavy rainfall expected to continue.
WA governor warns of months-long closure of 50-mile stretch of US 2
A 50-mile stretch of US 2 in Washington will remain closed for months with no estimated reopening date, Gov. Bob Ferguson said on Tuesday.
WA Task Force-1 deployed to Skagit County for flood response
Washington State Task Force-1 departed for Skagit County Tuesday to assist with search and rescue operations. It marks the first time in more than a decade that the team has been deployed for this kind of mission.
Pacific, WA under 'Go Now' Evacuations after White River levee break
Parts of Pacific, Washington are under Level 3 ‘Go Now’ Evacuations after the discovery of a levee break along the White River overnight.
Person dead after driving car onto flooded roadway in Snohomish, WA
A driver is dead after rescuers pulled them from a vehicle submerged on a flooded roadway overnight in Snohomish.
Everett, WA man sentenced to 5 years for bombing Black neighbors' car
A 55-year-old Everett, Washington man who blew up a Black couple's car with a pipe bomb was sentenced to five years in prison.
'Muddy mess': Pierce County, WA RV park residents continue flood clean-up
Residents at an RV park near Orting are struggling to rebuild after rapid flooding from the Puyallup River damaged or destroyed dozens of trailers, displacing more than 100 people.
Snoqualmie, WA ski resort offering season pass rollover for late year start
With Washington ski resorts still struggling to open for the season due to a lack of snow, some like the Summit at Snoqualmie are offering a rollover opportunity with a Monday deadline.
2026 FIFA World Cup price structures for Seattle, Vancouver, BC revealed
With exactly six months until the first Seattle game of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, here are the pricing structures for tickets in the Emerald City along with neighboring Vancouver, BC.
Over 30k lose power as strong winds hit western WA
More than 50,000 people in western Washington lost power as strong winds swept through the area on Monday.
Flash flood warning canceled for King County, WA after Green River levee failure
The Green River levee failed, prompting a flash flood warning for southern parts of King County on Monday as rain continues to impact already flooded areas across western Washington.
Landslide risks elevated in WA during atmospheric river event
As we track another onslaught of rain now arriving into the western Washington region, the local landslide threat is growing stronger.
Driver, 18, killed after losing control on SR 509 in Burien, WA
An 18-year-old from Normandy Park died Sunday evening after losing control and striking two trees and a building.
2.9-magnitude earthquake felt near Concrete, WA
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake was felt near Concrete, Washington on Monday morning.
LIVE UPDATES: Flash flood warning, evacuations, road closures across western WA
Monday rain may trigger renewed river flooding into Tue-Wed, but impacts should be lighter than last week. Here are live updates for Monday, Dec. 15.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Kent, WA
A man is dead following a late night crash on Saturday in the Kent area. The driver who hit the victim fled the scene.
Lummi Nation declares state of emergency as floods devastate parts of WA
Drone video from the Nooksack River at Slater Road shows a field of water. The flooding heavily impacts Lummi Nation, as there is now only one access point onto the land.
Second round of stormy weather ahead for Seattle this week
We're tracking prolonged and renewed river flooding ahead for Seattle and Western Washington this week. There will be rounds of rain and wind.
WA officials shut down 6-mile stretch of SR-167 due to standing water
Several miles of highway are shut down with no estimated time of reopening as state officials continue to assess flood damage and standing water on roadways across the western Washington region following a severe atmospheric river last week.
WA flooding leaves Stevens Pass ski areas bare
Washington skiers will have to wait a little longer if they hope to hit the slopes as we close out 2025. With a devastating atmospheric river hitting northern communities, Stevens Pass Ski Resort is the latest to experience closures.
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FOX 13 is tracking the latest weather conditions across western Washington as the region remains under a Flood Watch, with heavy rainfall expected to continue.
WA governor warns of months-long closure of 50-mile stretch of US 2
A 50-mile stretch of US 2 in Washington will remain closed for months with no estimated reopening date, Gov. Bob Ferguson said on Tuesday.
WA Task Force-1 deployed to Skagit County for flood response
Washington State Task Force-1 departed for Skagit County Tuesday to assist with search and rescue operations. It marks the first time in more than a decade that the team has been deployed for this kind of mission.
Pacific, WA under 'Go Now' Evacuations after White River levee break
Parts of Pacific, Washington are under Level 3 ‘Go Now’ Evacuations after the discovery of a levee break along the White River overnight.
Person dead after driving car onto flooded roadway in Snohomish, WA
A driver is dead after rescuers pulled them from a vehicle submerged on a flooded roadway overnight in Snohomish.
Everett, WA man sentenced to 5 years for bombing Black neighbors' car
A 55-year-old Everett, Washington man who blew up a Black couple's car with a pipe bomb was sentenced to five years in prison.
'Muddy mess': Pierce County, WA RV park residents continue flood clean-up
Residents at an RV park near Orting are struggling to rebuild after rapid flooding from the Puyallup River damaged or destroyed dozens of trailers, displacing more than 100 people.
Snoqualmie, WA ski resort offering season pass rollover for late year start
With Washington ski resorts still struggling to open for the season due to a lack of snow, some like the Summit at Snoqualmie are offering a rollover opportunity with a Monday deadline.
2026 FIFA World Cup price structures for Seattle, Vancouver, BC revealed
With exactly six months until the first Seattle game of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, here are the pricing structures for tickets in the Emerald City along with neighboring Vancouver, BC.
Over 30k lose power as strong winds hit western WA
More than 50,000 people in western Washington lost power as strong winds swept through the area on Monday.
Flash flood warning canceled for King County, WA after Green River levee failure
The Green River levee failed, prompting a flash flood warning for southern parts of King County on Monday as rain continues to impact already flooded areas across western Washington.
Landslide risks elevated in WA during atmospheric river event
As we track another onslaught of rain now arriving into the western Washington region, the local landslide threat is growing stronger.
Driver, 18, killed after losing control on SR 509 in Burien, WA
An 18-year-old from Normandy Park died Sunday evening after losing control and striking two trees and a building.
2.9-magnitude earthquake felt near Concrete, WA
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake was felt near Concrete, Washington on Monday morning.
LIVE UPDATES: Flash flood warning, evacuations, road closures across western WA
Monday rain may trigger renewed river flooding into Tue-Wed, but impacts should be lighter than last week. Here are live updates for Monday, Dec. 15.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Kent, WA
A man is dead following a late night crash on Saturday in the Kent area. The driver who hit the victim fled the scene.
Lummi Nation declares state of emergency as floods devastate parts of WA
Drone video from the Nooksack River at Slater Road shows a field of water. The flooding heavily impacts Lummi Nation, as there is now only one access point onto the land.
Second round of stormy weather ahead for Seattle this week
We're tracking prolonged and renewed river flooding ahead for Seattle and Western Washington this week. There will be rounds of rain and wind.
WA officials shut down 6-mile stretch of SR-167 due to standing water
Several miles of highway are shut down with no estimated time of reopening as state officials continue to assess flood damage and standing water on roadways across the western Washington region following a severe atmospheric river last week.
WA flooding leaves Stevens Pass ski areas bare
Washington skiers will have to wait a little longer if they hope to hit the slopes as we close out 2025. With a devastating atmospheric river hitting northern communities, Stevens Pass Ski Resort is the latest to experience closures.
Hundreds of WA National Guard members help flooded communities
National Guard members in Washington remain on the ground to assist with thousands of sand bags, door-to-door evacuations, traffic control, and rescue operations ahead more flooding this week.
Rainy weather returns to soaked Seattle on Sunday
River levels will recede today, but another round of river flooding is a possibility during the workweek. Right now, next week's flooding doesn't look as intense as this week's, but there will still be dangers and impacts.
WA officials address flooding as slides and road closures remain
While the worst of the flooding is over and the atmospheric river drying out, communities in western Washington are now left with a long cleanup ahead of them.
Skagit River flooded homes in Burlington, WA, residents still evacuated Friday
After floodwaters invaded the community of Burlington on Friday morning, forcing the evacuation of the entire town, the governor told around 10,000 residents to leave their homes and businesses since that time.
Leavenworth ‘Christmastown’ event canceled due to WA flood damage
Historic flooding in the region, a widespread power outage and road closures have led to Leavenworth's Christmastown festival being canceled this weekend.
Flooding, evacuations, road closures persist in western WA
FOX 13 continues to track major flooding across western Washington on Friday, causing road closures, evacuations and widespread impacts.
Officer and suspect injured in Bellevue, WA shooting near transit center
Authorities are investigating a Friday afternoon shooting near Bellevue's transit center that left an officer and a suspect injured and hospitalized.
WA Gov. Ferguson updates public on flooding response
Governor Bob Ferguson held a press conference on Friday as communities across Washington deal with severe flooding conditions due to an enduring atmospheric river this week.
Leavenworth in the dark as Chelan County, WA reports 4,000 power outages
Nearly 11,000 people in Chelan County lost power Thursday, and the entire city of Leavenworth was left in the dark.
Suspect in Herron Island, WA double homicide in custody
A suspect is in custody after a double homicide in Pierce County.

















































