Snohomish County to use $10M in funds to mitigate flooding in Sultan, Monroe
Fall marks the beginning of flood season for many communities in the region. Just in time for the rain to fall, two communities in Snohomish County are getting some much-needed help towards mitigating flooding in the future.
Kraken, Climate Pledge, volunteer orgs clean up Seattle neighborhood wracked by flooding
In December, waters rose over the riverbank in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood—putting multiple blocks underwater, destroying homes and leaving families with nowhere to go.
Seattle's South Park neighborhood prepares for next wave of flooding
Seattle's South Park neighborhood is preparing for a second round of king tides. They’re expected to arrive this weekend.
Snohomish County offering grants to develop flood risk reduction projects
With heavy rain in the forecast, the level of concern is increasing for people who live and work in flood-prone areas. Snohomish County is looking for developers to take on flood risk reduction projects, all funded through federal dollars, to help protect impacted neighborhoods.
Flood victims hope for state assistance from extreme winter weather in Pierce County
Recovering from December’s extreme winter weather comes with a hefty bill. The price keeps going up for people in parts of Pierce County, as their clean-up reveals new damage from the recent storms.
Man takes canoe for a ride through floodwater in Seattle
A man took a canoe for a ride through floodwater in Seattle's South Park neighborhood on Dec. 27.
Authorities urge public to avoid downtown Olympia due to flooding
FOX 13's Dan Griffin is in Olympia where authorities are urging people to avoid the downtown area due to flooding.
Flooding in downtown Olympia
FOX 13's Dan Griffin is in Olympia where authorities are urging people to avoid the downtown area due to flooding.
DNR to study impact on debris flows in Bolt Creek Fire burn area after heavy rainfall
The instruments will help scientists with some groundbreaking research into how much rain will trigger debris slides in burn areas in the Pacific Northwest.
Powerlines, trees knocked down in Thurston County storm
Parts of Thurston County are experiencing a double dose of severe weather: enough rain is falling to call a flood watch until Saturday evening and the area is also under a wind advisory until late Friday night.
Communities in burn areas at a 'high risk' for slides, flooding with recent rainfall
The relief many have felt from seeing snow and rain is short-lived for those living in the shadow of the steep slopes and mountainsides burned by the late-season fires.
Camano Island residents face months-long permit process to prepare for storm season
Nearly a year after devastating floods hit western Washington, some residents on Camano Island are running into roadblocks to rebuild from the damage left behind.
Homeowners concerned as Whatcom County flood recovery funds run out
Despite the recent warm weather, hundreds of flood survivors in Whatcom County are dreading the upcoming fall and winter rains because their homes have yet to be repaired from the floods of last November.
Skagit River monitored for flooding, residents hoping for sun
Skagit County has had so much rain, the county's Department of Emergency Management and Public Works is monitoring the Skagit River for flooding.
Atmospheric river soaking Pacific Northwest could bring wettest June on record
This week's atmospheric river has the potential to be among the strongest in recent memory, and heavy rain is expected this weekend throughout eastern Washington and northern Oregon.
Flood insurance costs changing across Western Washington
From Whatcom to Lewis Counties, from the coast to the Cascades, thousands of home-owners who pay for federal flood insurance are starting to seeing their monthly rates change.
Life in the new flood plain: Flood insurance costs changing across Western Washington
From Whatcom to Lewis Counties, from the coast to the Cascades, thousands of home-owners who pay for federal flood insurance are starting to seeing their monthly rates change.
Whatcom County nonprofit launches disaster case management for November flood
What began as a grassroots effort to help families devastated by flooding in Whatcom County has now grown into a full-fledged organization.
Biden orders federal assistance for Washington state counties impacted by landslides, flooding
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration in Washington state following record flooding and other instances of severe weather earlier in the year.
Recovering from historic Chehalis River flood
Recovery from historic flooding has been slow for some communities in Lewis and Thurston counties. They’re still feeling the impacts of the destruction caused by a massive overflow from the Chehalis River in January 2022.