Skagit County officials warn of risk of landslides after historic flooding
Throughout most of November, flooding concerns have been top of mind for emergency managers in Skagit County. Now, the attention shifts to a growing concern: landslides.
Throughout most of November, flooding concerns have been top of mind for emergency managers in Skagit County. Now, the attention shifts to a growing concern: landslides.
Skagit County identifies several locations for increased landslide risk
Skagit County Public Works has identified several locations that are faced with an increased risk for landslides.
Skagit County Public Works has identified several locations that are faced with an increased risk for landslides.
Flooding hammers North Sound again
For the second time this month, communities in the North Sound are battling through rising rivers. Floodwaters spilled into low-lying areas like Sumas and Lynden. While the Nooksack River has crested, dangerous conditions persist.
For the second time this month, communities in the North Sound are battling through rising rivers. Floodwaters spilled into low-lying areas like Sumas and Lynden. While the Nooksack River has crested, dangerous conditions persist.
I-5 northbound at Nulle Road re-opens after slide
A stretch of I-5 blocked by landslides just weeks ago was partially blocked by fallen trees on Sunday.
A stretch of I-5 blocked by landslides just weeks ago was partially blocked by fallen trees on Sunday.
Flooding in Washington not as severe as earlier storm
Localized flooding in Washington from another in a series of rainstorms doesn’t appear to be as severe as an extreme weather flooding event earlier in the month.
Localized flooding in Washington from another in a series of rainstorms doesn’t appear to be as severe as an extreme weather flooding event earlier in the month.
Rivers cresting, showers and sunbreaks Monday
Western Washington will get a break from widespread rain today as the Skagit and Nooksack rivers crest after reaching moderate flood stage.
Western Washington will get a break from widespread rain today as the Skagit and Nooksack rivers crest after reaching moderate flood stage.
North Sound community braces for more flooding
A second round of rains this weekend has led to a second round of flooding in some of Whatcom County’s hardest-hit towns.
A second round of rains this weekend has led to a second round of flooding in some of Whatcom County’s hardest-hit towns.
North Sound: Urban flooding to continue this evening
Happy Sunday. The North Sound took another beating due to a second atmospheric river this week. Widespread rain, snow melt, and record-breaking rain totals for some, have contributed to the flooding today. Flood warnings remain in effect at this hour for the highlighted areas below.
Happy Sunday. The North Sound took another beating due to a second atmospheric river this week. Widespread rain, snow melt, and record-breaking rain totals for some, have contributed to the flooding today. Flood warnings remain in effect at this hour for the highlighted areas below.
Northwest flooding evolving in areas hit by prior storm
Though flooding that was expected to threaten parts of the Northwest didn’t end up being too bad Sunday, weather officials urged residents to remain alert because more rain was on the way to an area where there’s lingering water from extreme weather earlier this month.
Though flooding that was expected to threaten parts of the Northwest didn’t end up being too bad Sunday, weather officials urged residents to remain alert because more rain was on the way to an area where there’s lingering water from extreme weather earlier this month.
Whatcom County braces for round two of historic flooding
Whatcom County is already bracing for another round of flooding, barely two weeks after a historic atmospheric river swept through the region.
Whatcom County is already bracing for another round of flooding, barely two weeks after a historic atmospheric river swept through the region.
Weather Alert: Widespread rainfall will cause minor to major flooding for area rivers again the next few days
Rain this weekend will push many area rivers to rise rapidly causing yet again, minor to major flooding, especially in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
Rain this weekend will push many area rivers to rise rapidly causing yet again, minor to major flooding, especially in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
Rain, rain and more rain as another atmospheric river potentially forces more flooding around the region
Welcome to the start of another wet weekend as an atmospheric river pumps in more rain to the region. Saturday and Sunday look very sloppy with heavy rain at times and breezy to gusty winds for the lowlands with a chance for freezing rain, heavy downpours with rising snow levels across the mountains.
Welcome to the start of another wet weekend as an atmospheric river pumps in more rain to the region. Saturday and Sunday look very sloppy with heavy rain at times and breezy to gusty winds for the lowlands with a chance for freezing rain, heavy downpours with rising snow levels across the mountains.
Flooding fears hit Northwest due to ‘atmospheric river’
Flood watches were issued for much of western Washington as storms associated with multiple “atmospheric rivers” threaten parts of the Northwest that saw heavy damage from extreme weather earlier this month.
Flood watches were issued for much of western Washington as storms associated with multiple “atmospheric rivers” threaten parts of the Northwest that saw heavy damage from extreme weather earlier this month.
Flooding concerns this weekend with heavy rain ahead
Western Washington will get a break between systems Friday, as another atmospheric river takes aim at the region over the weekend.
Western Washington will get a break between systems Friday, as another atmospheric river takes aim at the region over the weekend.
'I will never forget it:' Community provides free Thanksgiving meal to Everson flood victims
Thursday, the people of Everson came together to provide food and community to the victims of flood destruction.
Thursday, the people of Everson came together to provide food and community to the victims of flood destruction.
"I will never forget it" community provides free Thanksgiving meal to Everson flood victims
Thursday, the people of Everson came together to provide food and community to the victims of flood destruction.
Thursday, the people of Everson came together to provide food and community to the victims of flood destruction.
Three atmospheric rivers to hit this week
Talk about a sloppy Thanksgiving. An atmospheric river is impacting us this evening as moderate-heavy rain streams in off the coast. This will cause ponding on the roadways, areas of low visibility, and impact our area rivers, streams, creeks, and low-lying areas. Give yourself some extra time if you're planning on traveling this tonight.
Talk about a sloppy Thanksgiving. An atmospheric river is impacting us this evening as moderate-heavy rain streams in off the coast. This will cause ponding on the roadways, areas of low visibility, and impact our area rivers, streams, creeks, and low-lying areas. Give yourself some extra time if you're planning on traveling this tonight.
Clallam County asking residents to report damage from flooding for federal assistance
Clallam County officials are asking residents to submit preliminary estimates for damage caused during last week's flooding.
Clallam County officials are asking residents to submit preliminary estimates for damage caused during last week's flooding.
State flood damage inspectors headed to Whatcom County
State flood inspectors are in northwest Washington’s Whatcom County this week to formally assess the level of damage and dollar impact from severe flooding after days of rain fueled by an atmospheric river last week in the region.
State flood inspectors are in northwest Washington’s Whatcom County this week to formally assess the level of damage and dollar impact from severe flooding after days of rain fueled by an atmospheric river last week in the region.
Whatcom Co. community comes together to help in flood damage cleanup
In Whatcom County, the community is banding together to help each other get through the damage caused by last week’s historic rains and flooding.
In Whatcom County, the community is banding together to help each other get through the damage caused by last week’s historic rains and flooding.