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
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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.

Recovering from historic Chehalis River flood
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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
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Federal assistance available to people affected by flood damage
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In Skagit County, people are filing into the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. Many are hoping to find some relief after historic flooding in the region a couple months ago.

Chehalis River floods one family's 'dream home' a week after they bought it

Communities in the South Sound continued recovery efforts after destructive flooding from three rivers hit multiple counties. One family in Thurston County welcomed all the help they could get from family, friends and community repairing damages to their dream house they bought only a week before the flood.

Chehalis River flooding wrecks family's dream home
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Communities in the South Sound are recovering from destructive flooding that swept through the area. One family in Thurston County is hurting after the high waters spilled into their brand-new home they had bought just a week prior.