Major highways closed, evacuations, flash flood watch underway amid state emergency

A flood emergency is underway in western Washington as a second surge of heavy rain is causing rivers across the region to ...

WA forecast: Lighter rain and wind, but flooding risks persist

The Seattle area will see patchy fog with rain that persists into the afternoon then drops off a bit before picking up again ...

Washington state under emergency as torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations

Heavy rain continued to fall over parts of the state Thursday morning, prompting road closures, water rescues and suspension ...

Washington declares State of Emergency as atmospheric river drives historic flooding, with rain more ahead

A powerful atmospheric river slamming the Northwest is fueling flooding over numerous rivers in Washington state reach major ...

Record Washington state floods spur evacuation order for 100,000

Record rainfall prompted evacuation orders for about 100,000 people as the Skagit River north of Seattle is forecast to crest ...

Water reaches roofs in Washington towns, forcing water rescues and evacuations

Authorities are going door-to-door in South Prairie, Washington, in Pierce County, urging residents to leave their homes immediately as water rises there. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office previously ...

Atmospheric river storm soaks Western Washington. See flood risks, safety tips

An atmospheric river-fuelled storm is soaking Western Washington and other parts of the Pacific Northwest, bringing heavy ...

Blend of unusual weather conditions brings trillions of gallons in persistent rain to the Northwest

A powerful atmospheric river has drenched Washington state with nearly 5 trillion gallons of rain over the past week. The ...

Tens of thousands in Washington state could face evacuations as rain continues to pound the region

Tens of thousands of residents in western Washington are facing potential evacuation orders as another round of heavy rain ...