Second round of stormy weather ahead for Seattle this week
We're tracking prolonged and renewed river flooding ahead for Seattle and Western Washington this week. There will be rounds of rain and wind.
Auburn, WA issues Level 3 “go now” evacuation order as floodwaters rise
City officials in Auburn have ordered immediate evacuations for an area between South 277th Street and 42nd Street, east of SR 167 and west of the Green River, as floodwaters surge.
Mount Vernon flood wall credited with protecting downtown as city braces for more rain
With another round of rain possible early next week, officials warn the community is not in the clear yet as the region recovers from 250 flood-related rescues statewide.
WA flooding leaves Stevens Pass ski areas bare
Washington skiers will have to wait a little longer if they hope to hit the slopes as we close out 2025. With a devastating atmospheric river hitting northern communities, Stevens Pass Ski Resort is the latest to experience closures.
Washington National Guard filled more than 11,000 sandbags last week
The Washington National Guard was hard at work in its response to this week’s flooding, noting members filled more than 11,000 sandbags, assisted with helicopter rescues, staffed traffic control points and supported water rescue crews.
Seattle weather: wet and windy week ahead
FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone has your seven-day forecast.
Seattle Weather: Light Showers on Sunday
While Monday's rain could lead to river flooding again into Tuesday and Wednesday, it likely won't be exactly as impactful as last week's. However, communities that were already hit hard by flooding could see rising waters again.
Seattle weather: tracking another atmospheric river on the way
FOX 13 meteorologist Ilona McCauley has the latest forecast.
WA officials tour Mount Vernon as flood wall protects downtown during historic flooding
Gov. Bob Ferguson and Sen. Patty Murray visited Mount Vernon on Saturday to see firsthand how the city’s floodwall safeguarded more than 200 downtown buildings during this week’s historic flooding.
Gov. Ferguson, WA senators tour Mount Vernon’s flood wall after atmospheric river
On Saturday, Governor Bob Ferguson, Senator Patty Murray and Senator Maria Cantwell met with Mount Vernon Mayor Peter Donovan to visit one of the areas hit by the historic floods and to see firsthand how the flood wall there held up.
Rainy weather returns to soaked Seattle on Sunday
River levels will recede today, but another round of river flooding is a possibility during the workweek. Right now, next week's flooding doesn't look as intense as this week's, but there will still be dangers and impacts.
Leavenworth cancels Christmastown after storm causes major power outage
Leavenworth officials have canceled the city’s annual Christmas Town festival after severe storms knocked out power to more than 2,600 residents. Chelan PUD says most outages may not be resolved until late tonight as crews continue repairs.
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.
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.
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.
Seattle weather: rivers still under flood warnings
FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone has your seven-day forecast.
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.
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.
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.
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.