‘Please avoid Sumas area at all costs’: City warns all access points are flooded in WA
"Floodwaters are beginning to creep into town, and all access points into Sumas are now closed," the City of Sumas announced on Facebook.
"Floodwaters are beginning to creep into town, and all access points into Sumas are now closed," the City of Sumas announced on Facebook.
Skykomish River flooding swamps homes, shuts down 203 outside Monroe, WA
The Skykomish River began flooding over its banks, forcing evacuations in the Sultan area Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The Skykomish River began flooding over its banks, forcing evacuations in the Sultan area Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Flooding expected for rivers across western WA
The Skagit, Skykomish, Snoqualmie, Tolt, Cedar, Puyallup and Carbon rivers are all expected to crest Thursday morning, causing potentially catastrophic flooding across the region.
The Skagit, Skykomish, Snoqualmie, Tolt, Cedar, Puyallup and Carbon rivers are all expected to crest Thursday morning, causing potentially catastrophic flooding across the region.
Mount Vernon businesses brace for major flooding
The city of Mount Vernon is being urged to evacuate and seek higher ground as the Skagit River is expected to crest at record levels Thursday morning, with a Flash Flood Watch in effect.
The city of Mount Vernon is being urged to evacuate and seek higher ground as the Skagit River is expected to crest at record levels Thursday morning, with a Flash Flood Watch in effect.
Flooded roads near Cottage Lake
Flooded roads are causing a difficult commute for drivers in the western Washington area, with closures impacting multiple major routes.
Flooded roads are causing a difficult commute for drivers in the western Washington area, with closures impacting multiple major routes.
Skykomish River causes flooding in Sultan, WA
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office says there were 10 to 15 rescues in Sultan, including small children, after the Skykomish River crested again on Wednesday.
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office says there were 10 to 15 rescues in Sultan, including small children, after the Skykomish River crested again on Wednesday.
Flash Flood Watch issued for Skagit River
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the Skagit River through Friday due to the possibility of its dikes/levees failing, which could lead to widespread flooding.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the Skagit River through Friday due to the possibility of its dikes/levees failing, which could lead to widespread flooding.
Roadways flooded across western Washington
Cameras captured water on roadways across western Washington as area rivers continue to see major flooding, with most expected to crest on Thursday.
Cameras captured water on roadways across western Washington as area rivers continue to see major flooding, with most expected to crest on Thursday.
Seattle weather: Rivers hitting major flood stage
FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson is tracking major flooding conditions across western Washington as several rivers are expected to reach record crests on Thursday.
FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson is tracking major flooding conditions across western Washington as several rivers are expected to reach record crests on Thursday.
Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations issued for Mount Vernon
The Mount Vernon Fire Department and Police Department issued Level 3 evacuations, meaning "Go Now," for some people living in the area due to imminent flooding.
The Mount Vernon Fire Department and Police Department issued Level 3 evacuations, meaning "Go Now," for some people living in the area due to imminent flooding.
LIVE UPDATES: 'Go Now' evacuations, flooding, road closures in western WA
FOX 13 is tracking the latest flood conditions and road closures across the Puget Sound.
FOX 13 is tracking the latest flood conditions and road closures across the Puget Sound.
Gov. Ferguson declares emergency over WA flooding
Washington governor Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency due to heavy flooding across the region, with evacuation orders already issued for thousands.
Washington governor Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency due to heavy flooding across the region, with evacuation orders already issued for thousands.
Evacuations ordered, residents rescued from floodwaters in Orting, WA
Evacuations have been issued for residents in Orting, Washington as the Puyallup River continues to flood, with rescue crews keeping busy throughout the area on Wednesday.
Evacuations have been issued for residents in Orting, Washington as the Puyallup River continues to flood, with rescue crews keeping busy throughout the area on Wednesday.
Eastbound I-90 reopens after mudslide causes shutdown
Eastbound I-90 reopened at North Bend after a mudslide blocked all lanes of the freeway for nearly 24 hours.
Eastbound I-90 reopened at North Bend after a mudslide blocked all lanes of the freeway for nearly 24 hours.
Atmospheric river flooding causes power outages for thousands in WA
A massive atmospheric river has drenched western Washington, flooding rivers and knocking out power for tens of thousands of homes.
A massive atmospheric river has drenched western Washington, flooding rivers and knocking out power for tens of thousands of homes.
Heavy rain Wednesday, WA river flooding expected
It will be a wet morning for the Puget Sound, causing local river levels to rise, and leading to moderate to major flooding in some areas.
It will be a wet morning for the Puget Sound, causing local river levels to rise, and leading to moderate to major flooding in some areas.
Family rescued from floodwaters in Lewis County, WA
Areas of Lewis County, Washington are knee-deep in water from overnight flooding, bad enough that a family of six had to be rescued Tuesday morning.
Areas of Lewis County, Washington are knee-deep in water from overnight flooding, bad enough that a family of six had to be rescued Tuesday morning.
Livestock owners rush animals to WA fairgrounds as river floods
The Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington is providing emergency stables for large animals, as the nearby Snohomish River is expected to flood this week.
The Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington is providing emergency stables for large animals, as the nearby Snohomish River is expected to flood this week.
Seattle weather: Flood watch in effect across western WA
FOX 13 Seattle is tracking heavy rain expected to cause river flooding across the region, along with another round of strong winds Tuesday night.
FOX 13 Seattle is tracking heavy rain expected to cause river flooding across the region, along with another round of strong winds Tuesday night.
WA residents near Skykomish River prepare for flooding
The next wave of rain is threatening to push levels at the Skykomish River even higher, leaving residents worries about their homes and safety.
The next wave of rain is threatening to push levels at the Skykomish River even higher, leaving residents worries about their homes and safety.