Skagit River begins to recede as new storm approaches
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Skagit River begins to recede as new storm approaches

Floodwaters rushed into Burlington early Friday, prompting mass evacuations and leaving basements flooded and roads impassable.

Floodwaters rushed into Burlington early Friday, prompting mass evacuations and leaving basements flooded and roads impassable.

Gov. Ferguson visits Mount Vernon flood wall amid statewide flooding response
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Gov. Ferguson visits Mount Vernon flood wall amid statewide flooding response

Gov. Bob Ferguson and state officials toured Mount Vernon’s floodwall on Saturday before briefing the media on Washington’s ongoing flood response and coordination with federal authorities.

Gov. Bob Ferguson and state officials toured Mount Vernon’s floodwall on Saturday before briefing the media on Washington’s ongoing flood response and coordination with federal authorities.

Chelan County officials issue evacuation order for Stehekin Valley, WA

Chelan County officials issue evacuation order for Stehekin Valley, WA

Residents in the Stehekin Valley have been ordered to evacuate ahead of incoming heavy rain threatening already fragile slide areas.

Residents in the Stehekin Valley have been ordered to evacuate ahead of incoming heavy rain threatening already fragile slide areas.

WA officials address flooding as slides and road closures remain

WA officials address flooding as slides and road closures remain

While the worst of the flooding is over and the atmospheric river drying out, communities in western Washington are now left with a long cleanup ahead of them.

While the worst of the flooding is over and the atmospheric river drying out, communities in western Washington are now left with a long cleanup ahead of them.

Burlington, WA homes flooded as Skagit River rises; residents evacuate
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Burlington, WA homes flooded as Skagit River rises; residents evacuate

Burlington residents began returning home Friday after overnight flooding forced thousands to evacuate, but officials warn more storms could bring renewed flooding as the Skagit River remains high.

Burlington residents began returning home Friday after overnight flooding forced thousands to evacuate, but officials warn more storms could bring renewed flooding as the Skagit River remains high.

Skagit River flooded homes in Burlington, WA, residents still evacuated Friday

Skagit River flooded homes in Burlington, WA, residents still evacuated Friday

After floodwaters invaded the community of Burlington on Friday morning, forcing the evacuation of the entire town, the governor told around 10,000 residents to leave their homes and businesses since that time. 

After floodwaters invaded the community of Burlington on Friday morning, forcing the evacuation of the entire town, the governor told around 10,000 residents to leave their homes and businesses since that time. 

Seattle weather: Much needed dry time for Saturday

Seattle weather: Much needed dry time for Saturday

We will see drier skies this evening into Saturday, which will allow the rivers to slowly decrease.

We will see drier skies this evening into Saturday, which will allow the rivers to slowly decrease.

Flooding, evacuations, road closures persist in western WA

Flooding, evacuations, road closures persist in western WA

FOX 13 continues to track major flooding across western Washington on Friday, causing road closures, evacuations and widespread impacts.

FOX 13 continues to track major flooding across western Washington on Friday, causing road closures, evacuations and widespread impacts.

Orting mayor says residents returning as floodwaters recede
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Orting mayor says residents returning as floodwaters recede

Orting Mayor Joshua Penner says most residents evacuated from areas near the Carbon and Puyallup rivers have now returned home as conditions improve.

Orting Mayor Joshua Penner says most residents evacuated from areas near the Carbon and Puyallup rivers have now returned home as conditions improve.

Wenatchee River surges as Leavenworth faces power outages, event cancellations
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Wenatchee River surges as Leavenworth faces power outages, event cancellations

Leavenworth’s iconic Christmas lighting festival has been canceled as crews work around the clock to restore electricity, with full service not expected until late in the weekend.

Leavenworth’s iconic Christmas lighting festival has been canceled as crews work around the clock to restore electricity, with full service not expected until late in the weekend.

White House approves emergency declaration as Washington faces widespread flood damage
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White House approves emergency declaration as Washington faces widespread flood damage

President Donald Trump granted Gov. Bob Ferguson’s request for an emergency declaration, authorizing FEMA and Homeland Security to assist flood-stricken counties across Western Washington, including Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom.

President Donald Trump granted Gov. Bob Ferguson’s request for an emergency declaration, authorizing FEMA and Homeland Security to assist flood-stricken counties across Western Washington, including Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom.

Mount Vernon floodwall holds back record Skagit River crest
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Mount Vernon floodwall holds back record Skagit River crest

Mount Vernon residents praised the city’s floodwall after the Skagit River crested at a record 37.7 feet without inundating downtown, allowing businesses to begin cleanup and reopen.

Mount Vernon residents praised the city’s floodwall after the Skagit River crested at a record 37.7 feet without inundating downtown, allowing businesses to begin cleanup and reopen.

Burlington, WA still underwater as Skagit County hit hard by floods
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Burlington, WA still underwater as Skagit County hit hard by floods

Residents in Burlington described heartbreak and shock after floodwaters surged into homes, destroying new furniture, vehicles and renovation work despite sandbags and tarps.

Residents in Burlington described heartbreak and shock after floodwaters surged into homes, destroying new furniture, vehicles and renovation work despite sandbags and tarps.

King County deputies describe flood rescues as historic storms overwhelms region
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King County deputies describe flood rescues as historic storms overwhelms region

King County Sheriff’s deputies say dozens of water rescues unfolded this week as floodwaters surged, including boat evacuations in Duvall and a first-ever drone-assisted life jacket delivery to a stranded driver.

King County Sheriff’s deputies say dozens of water rescues unfolded this week as floodwaters surged, including boat evacuations in Duvall and a first-ever drone-assisted life jacket delivery to a stranded driver.

'Seattle News Weekly': Historic flooding across western WA

'Seattle News Weekly': Historic flooding across western WA

On this week's episode of "Seattle News Weekly," flooding, atmospheric rivers and levees are discussed in wake of this week's major weather event.

On this week's episode of "Seattle News Weekly," flooding, atmospheric rivers and levees are discussed in wake of this week's major weather event.

WA Gov. Ferguson updates public on flooding response

WA Gov. Ferguson updates public on flooding response

Governor Bob Ferguson held a press conference on Friday as communities across Washington deal with severe flooding conditions due to an enduring atmospheric river this week.

Governor Bob Ferguson held a press conference on Friday as communities across Washington deal with severe flooding conditions due to an enduring atmospheric river this week.