Record rains flood western Washington rivers
Record rainfall in the Pacific Northwest has triggered mudslides and caused record flooding along some Western Washington rivers. As many rivers recede this morning, some are still cresting, including...
View ArticleMonday morning headlines
Floods and mudslides follow heavy rains, commuters can expect delays, and Seattle counts the landslides.
View ArticleTuesday morning's headlines
Overnight storm knocks out power to tens of thousands, flooding rivers are receding, video of a water rescue near Everett, and rail commuters get a reprieve.
View ArticleMudslides, some flooding around Puget Sound as rain continues
Rain continues to fall Friday, and forecasters say over the next few days some areas may get 9 inches or more. Combined with past days' heavy rain and warmer temperatures melting mountain snow, some...
View ArticleWSDOT worker killed by falling tree; Worst of storm & flooding over
A veteran Washington State Department of Transportation worker has died after being hit by a falling tree during Sunday night's rain storm. Maintenance Superintendent Jim McBride said the worker was...
View ArticleThursday morning's headlines
Making headlines this morning:Puget Sound Murky From Stormwater RunoffMore Heavy Rains Coming, with Potential FloodingTacoma Considers Closing a High School
View ArticleSnoqualmie Falls shows off its majesty as flood waters crest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXOJ_beHYTAThe Snoqualmie River is cresting at the falls this morning. These two videos were shot by Carol Wells yesterday on an Android-platform smart phone.
View ArticleAs Yakima River Flood Waters Recede, Residents Clean Up
Some areas of the Northwest remain at risk of flooding. But residents along the Yakima River are cleaning up flood damage as the water recedes.
View ArticleSecond La Nina in a row brings rain but does that mean floods?
Climate experts have predicted a colder and wetter than normal winter on the way for Washington, thanks to a second year in a row of La Nina’s effects. While some people in the area will be happy about...
View ArticleArmy Corps preparing for 'big water' in Northwest
Federal water and dam managers are draining reservoirs in the Columbia and Snake River basins to get ready for "big water" coursing downriver. In recent weeks, the Army Corps of Engineers has called...
View ArticleSalmon crossing interrupted by dog
UNION, Wash. — A flooding river covered a road in Washington, allowing some migrating salmon to swim across the pavement.
View ArticleSeattle Park is Giant Storm Drain
Recent summer storms have many locals concerned about urban flooding, or fast-flowing water overwhelming storm drains.In Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, outdated infrastructure led to a tragic...
View ArticleNational Weather Service Says Big Floods Likely This Winter
November, which marks the start of flood season in the Northwest, is just around the corner. And the National Weather Service says there is high potential for rivers to burst their banks from now...
View ArticleWorried about Flooding? There's an App for That in King County
King County has released an app that puts flood warning information at residents' fingertips. The smartphone- and tablet-friendly app displays real-time flooding information on major rivers in the county.
View ArticleWith New Levy, Orting Hopes For No More Chronic Flooding Of Puyallup River
Devastating floods in the Puyallup River valley near Orting are soon to become a thing of the past.The city is breaking ground on a new $16 million levy. The project will restore the landscape around...
View ArticleFriday morning's headlines
Rains expected to cause flooding, high-speed rail in Washington gets a windfall, lawmakers convene for a day.
View ArticleHeavy Rains Cause Mudslides, Flooding, Evacuation In Western Washington
Police are urging residents of a Hoquiam neighborhood to evacuate because of landslide danger, after heavy overnight rains caused mudslides and flooding through Grays Harbor County.
View ArticleRoads Reopen, Flood Cleanup Underway In Western Washington
Grays Harbor County commissioners approved an emergency declaration for their coastal county Tuesday in the wake of flooding and landslides.Damage assessment and cleanup is underway in half a dozen...
View ArticleWhat’s Clogging Your Commute? New Culverts For Fish And Flood Mitigation
Upgrades to old infrastructure are often needed to help reduce the risk of flooding. That can lead to inconvenient road closures.But the payoff is not just for humans. Replacing old culverts and...
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