Heavy rain sends 11 million gallons of untreated wastewater into Puget Sound
The West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle sent 11 million gallons of untreated storm water and sewage into Puget Sound on Wednesday, King County’s wastewater treatment division announced, blaming the release on widespread power outages.
The West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle sent 11 million gallons of untreated storm water and sewage into Puget Sound on Wednesday, King County’s wastewater treatment division announced, blaming the release on widespread power outages.
Hundreds without power in Lacey all day due to wind damage
Power outages and road closures impacted hundreds throughout the day Wednesday in Lacey.
Power outages and road closures impacted hundreds throughout the day Wednesday in Lacey.
Washington windstorm knocks out power to hundreds of thousands overnight
A powerful windstorm knocked out electricity to hundreds of thousands of people early Wednesday morning in Western Washington.
A powerful windstorm knocked out electricity to hundreds of thousands of people early Wednesday morning in Western Washington.
Some Maple Valley families face long day of storm cleanup, another night of power outages
It was a long day of clean up after the windstorm knocked down power lines and trees, which in turn damaged some people’s homes.
It was a long day of clean up after the windstorm knocked down power lines and trees, which in turn damaged some people’s homes.
High winds topple tree onto dorm building, injuring WWU student
One student at Western Washington University was injured only slightly Tuesday night when high winds tossed a tree onto a student housing building in Bellingham.
One student at Western Washington University was injured only slightly Tuesday night when high winds tossed a tree onto a student housing building in Bellingham.
Tacoma woman recovering after tree crashes through bedroom roof during windstorm
At least two families are displaced from their homes after a tree crashed through a duplex in Tacoma.
At least two families are displaced from their homes after a tree crashed through a duplex in Tacoma.
Woman dies after being hit by log thrown by rogue wave at Pacific Beach
An Oak Harbor woman died over the weekend when a rogue wave knocked her to the ground and pushed a log on top of her, according to the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office.
An Oak Harbor woman died over the weekend when a rogue wave knocked her to the ground and pushed a log on top of her, according to the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office.
High winds topple trees on Western Washington University residence hall
A windstorm from overnight Wednesday caused damage to the Western Washington University campus and at least two trees fell onto a residence hall.
A windstorm from overnight Wednesday caused damage to the Western Washington University campus and at least two trees fell onto a residence hall.
Flooding, landslides impact Washington coastal communities
Steady rain fell along Washington state’s beaches Tuesday. The winter weather pushed rivers to run high, flooding roadways and causing landslide to impact travel and large waves are blamed for killing one person in Pacific Beach earlier this week.
Steady rain fell along Washington state’s beaches Tuesday. The winter weather pushed rivers to run high, flooding roadways and causing landslide to impact travel and large waves are blamed for killing one person in Pacific Beach earlier this week.
Locals anticipate widespread flooding in Carnation
Flooding is having an impact on some local roads in Carnation.
Flooding is having an impact on some local roads in Carnation.
Blocked, flooded roads and landslide risks in Western Washington as rain continues to hit the region
Many counties in the region are seeing flooded roads and road closures on Tuesday. A Flood Watch will be in effect through Wednesday night.
Many counties in the region are seeing flooded roads and road closures on Tuesday. A Flood Watch will be in effect through Wednesday night.
Thurston County residents prepare for risk of flooding the next few days
Residents in Thurston County are on edge, monitoring possible flooding in the area. This after, Thurston County Emergency Services sent out an advisory that Tacoma Power increased the water flow of the LaGrande Dam, putting residents at risk along the Nisqually River.
Residents in Thurston County are on edge, monitoring possible flooding in the area. This after, Thurston County Emergency Services sent out an advisory that Tacoma Power increased the water flow of the LaGrande Dam, putting residents at risk along the Nisqually River.
Local restaurants prepare for powerful windstorm in Bellingham
Damaging winds battered Whatcom County causing thousands of power outages. A High Wind Warning is in effect until 10 pm where 60mph wind gusts are possible Tuesday night.
Damaging winds battered Whatcom County causing thousands of power outages. A High Wind Warning is in effect until 10 pm where 60mph wind gusts are possible Tuesday night.
Flooding in East King County closes roads following relentless rain
The new year has brought a familiar weather pattern to the Pacific Northwest: rain and lots of it. One area on Monday in Western Washington that has seen the worst flooding is East King County.
The new year has brought a familiar weather pattern to the Pacific Northwest: rain and lots of it. One area on Monday in Western Washington that has seen the worst flooding is East King County.
Heavy snow near Snoqualmie Pass causes slick conditions, gridlock on I-90 East
Heavy mountain snow stalled eastbound traffic for hours on I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass on Wednesday.
Heavy mountain snow stalled eastbound traffic for hours on I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass on Wednesday.
First day of winter brings urban flooding, lowland snow to Western Washington
Heavy rain caused roads to flood in many parts of Western Washington as some areas received a few inches of snow on the first official day of winter.
Heavy rain caused roads to flood in many parts of Western Washington as some areas received a few inches of snow on the first official day of winter.
Small tornado touches down in St. Helens, buildings damaged
The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down north of Portland in St.
The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down north of Portland in St.
Tropical Storm Eta forms in Atlantic, ties record for most named storms in a season
Eta is now the 28th named storm and ties the record set back in 2005 for the most named storms in an Atlantic hurricane season.
Eta is now the 28th named storm and ties the record set back in 2005 for the most named storms in an Atlantic hurricane season.
Hurricane Zeta surges inland, causing flooding, power outages along Gulf Coast
An average season sees six hurricanes and 12 named storms. This extraordinarily busy season has focused attention on climate change, which scientists say is causing wetter, stronger and more destructive storms.
An average season sees six hurricanes and 12 named storms. This extraordinarily busy season has focused attention on climate change, which scientists say is causing wetter, stronger and more destructive storms.
National Weather Service: EF-1 tornado touched down in Grays Harbor County
UPDATE: The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 90 mph touched down in Grays Harbor County early Saturday morning.
UPDATE: The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 90 mph touched down in Grays Harbor County early Saturday morning.