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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Snohomish River floods area roads
Communities in Snohomish County are grateful for a break in the rainfall. The Snohomish River is expected to crest tonight, but it's already causing moderate flooding on roads right now.
Communities in Snohomish County are grateful for a break in the rainfall. The Snohomish River is expected to crest tonight, but it's already causing moderate flooding on roads right now.
Flood warnings issued for western Washington rivers as record-breaking rain continues
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for six western Washington rivers as heavy rainfall continues from the weekend into Monday.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for six western Washington rivers as heavy rainfall continues from the weekend into Monday.
Disaster loans available for Western WA businesses hit by January flooding
Federal relief will soon be available for families and businesses affected by January's severe storm.
Federal relief will soon be available for families and businesses affected by January's severe storm.
Whatcom County road repairs still ongoing from November flooding
Calmer weather has finally allowed repair work to continue on Whatcom County roads heavily damaged by November flooding.
Calmer weather has finally allowed repair work to continue on Whatcom County roads heavily damaged by November flooding.
Thurston County offering free water testing for residents impacted by flood
If you have a well that may have been impacted by recent flooding in Thurston County, the county is offering free water testing for residents.
If you have a well that may have been impacted by recent flooding in Thurston County, the county is offering free water testing for residents.
Deadline to register with FEMA is March 7 for flood victims in Skagit, Whatcom counties
About a dozen people are filing in each day to the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Sedro-Woolley to see if they can get assistance after the historic flooding in November.
About a dozen people are filing in each day to the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Sedro-Woolley to see if they can get assistance after the historic flooding in November.