Gov. Ferguson, local leaders update WA residents on flooding response

"There has been historic stress," the governor said, on Washington's levee infrastructure. There will be 24/7 spotters from the national guard watching for breaches over the Christmas holiday.

Gov. Ferguson provides update on WA flood response and areas of concern
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Gov. Bob Ferguson provided an update on the state’s response to ongoing flooding during a media availability at the Kent Armory, outlining current conditions and areas of concern. He was joined by King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Col. Kathryn P. Sanborn of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Leavenworth Christmastown shines bright after storms, power outages

After relentless rain, flooding, and whipping winds dimmed the lights in Leavenworth, the holiday magic is back on full wattage.

Western US ski resorts impacted by warm weather, WA storms

Heavy mountain snow finally arrived late this week in Washington state but flood-damaged roads that might not be fixed for months now block access to some ski resorts.

King County opens additional WA flood debris drop-off sites

As Washingtonians continue to deal with the impacts of back-to-back atmospheric rivers in recent weeks, King County is offering residents more places to drop off their waste.

SR-167 back open in Kent, WA after flooding closes highway

All lanes of State Route 167 have reopened after floodwaters closed the highway between Kent and Auburn for nearly a week.

Kent, WA mayor says NWS alert worsened panic during levee breach

As neighbors in Kent clean up from recent flooding, city leaders say a National Weather Service flood warning earlier this week did more harm than good during a levee breach.

Seattle weather: Rain, mountain snow and minor flooding possible this weekend

Flooding this weekend may be less severe than recent events, but dam releases could cause issues; snow, heavy rain, and brief wintry mix possible.

Concerns over Mount St. Helens sediment in Cowlitz River
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Western Washington leaders are monitoring the Cowlitz River as heavy rain pushes decades-old Mount St. Helens sediment downstream, heightening flood risks.

Ongoing WA flooding exposes dangers of Mount St. Helens sediment buildup

Communities downstream from Mount St. Helens face ongoing risks as sediment continues to move through the river system, particularly during heavy rain events.

LIVE UPDATES: Road closures, power outages, flooding in western WA

FOX 13 is tracking the latest weather conditions as widespread rain, breezy winds and mountain snow remains in the forecast.

Here's how WA residents, businesses can report flood damage

Western Washington residents and businesses are being asked to report flood-related damages to see if the state is eligible for federal aid.

US 2 closure leaves Skykomish, WA businesses stranded after flooding

Forty-two miles of U.S. Highway 2 remain closed after floodwaters washed out the roadway just east of Skykomish, leaving state leaders scrambling for solutions.

Kent residents assess flood damage
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With flooding concerns still lingering for people near the Green River, some in Kent spent most of Wednesday trying to clean up while the skies remained dry.

Lewis County firefighter, family lose home in Cowlitz River flood
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Patrick Calpito, his fiancée, and their two special needs children were staying at a Lewis County RV camps when flooding from the Cowlitz River swept away their home.

Thousands in WA without power
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Strong wind and heavy rain have thousands of people without power. Good Day Seattle has live team coverage.

LIVE UPDATES: WA power outages, flooding, blizzard warning, road closures

Hundreds of thousands woke up without power on Wednesday after Washington already had two levee failures this week amid major flooding.