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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 weather: sunshine returns this weekend
FOX 13 meteorologist Claire Anderson has the latest forecast.
FOX 13 meteorologist Claire Anderson has the latest forecast.
Seattle weather: Skies to dry Friday as atmospheric river moves out
Western Washington will finally see some drier weather after catastrophic flooding in some spots this week.
Western Washington will finally see some drier weather after catastrophic flooding in some spots this week.
'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
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.
Leavenworth in the dark as Chelan County, WA reports 4,000 power outages
Nearly 11,000 people in Chelan County lost power Thursday, and the entire city of Leavenworth was left in the dark.
Nearly 11,000 people in Chelan County lost power Thursday, and the entire city of Leavenworth was left in the dark.
Leavenworth, WA, resident describes flooding and neighbors helping
Flooding has taken over Chelan County, Washington. This morning, we speak with Dennis Broughton, who lives near Leavenworth, to gain some perspective on how things are unfolding in his community.
Flooding has taken over Chelan County, Washington. This morning, we speak with Dennis Broughton, who lives near Leavenworth, to gain some perspective on how things are unfolding in his community.
Burlington, WA ordered to evacuate: Here's where residents can shelter
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has ordered the town of Burlington to immediately evacuate as floodwaters reach high levels. We've created a list of places where residents can evacuate.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has ordered the town of Burlington to immediately evacuate as floodwaters reach high levels. We've created a list of places where residents can evacuate.
All residents of Burlington, WA to evacuate immediately due to flooding
Breaking news in western Washington: The city of Burlington is now under Level 3 'Go Now' Evacuation orders due to flooding in the area.
Breaking news in western Washington: The city of Burlington is now under Level 3 'Go Now' Evacuation orders due to flooding in the area.
Carnation, WA resident describes using a kayak to evacuate his home from flooding
The Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers were rising throughout the week, bringing flooding to Carnation, Duvall and other nearby communities.
The Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers were rising throughout the week, bringing flooding to Carnation, Duvall and other nearby communities.
Seattle weather: Skies will be drier Friday as we see atmospheric river move out
Skies will be much drier Friday as we see the atmospheric river move out of Western Washington. High pressure will slowly build back in for Friday and Saturday, aiding in the rivers receding and for the soil to dry out.
Skies will be much drier Friday as we see the atmospheric river move out of Western Washington. High pressure will slowly build back in for Friday and Saturday, aiding in the rivers receding and for the soil to dry out.