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2.9-magnitude earthquake felt near Concrete, WA
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake was felt near Concrete, Washington on Monday morning.
LIVE UPDATES: Flooding, 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.
LIVE UPDATES: WA officials addressing 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.
WA floodwaters leaves some residents trapped near Skykomish River
The waters of the Skykomish River have done a lot of damage over the past two days.
Double murder investigation underway on Herron Island in Pierce County, WA
Pierce County deputies are investigating a double murder on Herron Island after a man and woman were found dead inside a home while conducting a welfare check.
WA rivers hit record levels, highest in 10 years
An atmospheric river caused record flooding in Western Washington, with several rivers reaching historic levels.
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View More2.9-magnitude earthquake felt near Concrete, WA
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake was felt near Concrete, Washington on Monday morning.
LIVE UPDATES: Flooding, 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.
LIVE UPDATES: WA officials addressing 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.
WA floodwaters leaves some residents trapped near Skykomish River
The waters of the Skykomish River have done a lot of damage over the past two days.
Double murder investigation underway on Herron Island in Pierce County, WA
Pierce County deputies are investigating a double murder on Herron Island after a man and woman were found dead inside a home while conducting a welfare check.
WA rivers hit record levels, highest in 10 years
An atmospheric river caused record flooding in Western Washington, with several rivers reaching historic levels.
LIVE UPDATES: Evacuations, major river flooding across western WA
Severe flooding is expected across western Washington as rivers hit record levels, prompting widespread evacuations and road closures.
Summit at Snoqualmie ski slopes bare after WA's atmospheric river storms
Despite early-season optimism, webcams from the ski resort paint a dismal picture.
Crews investigate deadly apartment fire in Tacoma, WA
Crews are investigating a deadly apartment fire that happened in Tacoma early Thursday morning.
Deadly crash snarls traffic on SR-167 in Auburn, WA
All lanes of SR 167 in Auburn have reopened after a deadly crashed blocked northbound lanes for several hours on Thursday.
Skykomish River flooding swamps homes, shuts down 203 outside Monroe, WA
The Skykomish River began flooding over its banks, forcing evacuations in the Sultan area Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Wild Waves to shut down in 2026
It's an end of an era for Washington's beloved theme and water park.
LIVE UPDATES: 'Go Now' evacuations, flooding, road closures in western WA
FOX 13 is tracking the latest flood conditions and road closures across the Puget Sound.
Eastbound I-90 reopens after mudslide
Eastbound I-90 reopened at North Bend after a mudslide blocked all lanes of the freeway for nearly 24 hours.
WA declares emergency as historic flooding puts 100K at risk of evacuation
Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency Wednesday. Here's exactly what he said in the press conference.
Atmospheric river flooding causes power outages for thousands in WA
A massive atmospheric river has drenched western Washington, flooding rivers and knocking out power for tens of thousands of homes.














































