Pacific Northwest storm causes major flooding, slides, closes roads
Snow and rain continued to fall across the Pacific Northwest on Friday, forcing the closure of parts of Washington state’s two major highways — Interstate 90 and Interstate 5 — and causing flooding that swamped roads and closed schools in parts of Oregon.
I-5 in Lewis County reopens after closure due to flooding
Interstate 5 in Lewis County has reopened after it was shut down for several hours because of area flooding Friday morning.
Aerial video shows major flooding in Lewis County, Washington
In Lewis County, Washington, a 20-mile stretch of Interstate 5 was closed in both directions south of Chehalis due to rising flood water from the Chehalis River.
Major flooding expected along south Thurston County rivers
Thurston County Emergency Management (TCEM) is telling residents to expect major flooding along several south county rivers, some residents being told to be prepared for evacuation.
Landslides close several roads in western Washington counties
With heavy rain hitting western Washington, several landslides and mudslides have shut down roads and highways in several counties.
Skokomish Valley: Residents in flood-prone areas asked to evacuate ahead of road closures
Residents in flood-prone areas of the Skokomish Valley were asked on Thursday, Jan. 6 to evacuate for at least 72 hours.
Snow, rain brings flood concerns to Pacific Northwest
The latest storm to hit the Pacific Northwest brought flood warnings, the shutdown of major mountain passes, school closures and icy roads Thursday.
President Biden issues major disaster declaration for historic November floods
President Joe Biden has announced a major disaster declaration for the state of Washington in response to the historic flooding that occurred in November.
Whatcom County braces for snow as flood recovery continues
Historic floods hit Whatcom County last month, and some homeowners can't return home without heat as the first snow arrives.
Preliminary flood damage estimates in Whatcom County at least $50M
Following a series of “atmospheric rivers” in November that delivered record-breaking rainfall totals in Whatcom County, officials are continuing to assess flood damages and begin work on recovery.
Clallam County Emergency Management deploying mobile disaster information center
Clallam County Emergency Management is deploying a mobile disaster recovery information center for those impacted by the historic flooding.
WA residents asked to remain vigilant amid latest rain event
Officials on Tuesday asked residents in northwest Washington to remain vigilant as another atmospheric river brought heavy rain to an area that experienced severe flooding earlier this month and additional flooding earlier this week.
Communities brace for possible third round of flooding along the Nooksack River in Whatcom County
Just as people in Whatcom County were beginning to recover from historic flooding, forecast heavy rains presented a new threat for more high waters.
More flooding possible in Washington near Canadian border
Minor flooding is possible through Thursday as more rain falls in Whatcom County, which has already weathered severe flooding earlier this month from a series of soaking storms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.