1 dead in Washington state flooding
Digest more
The atmospheric river is forecast to move over Washington starting on Monday and will last until Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. This comes days after a historic river flood impacted the state,
According to the governor’s office, first responders had conducted at least 629 rescues and 572 assisted evacuations.
At 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, the NWS Portland OR issued a flood watch valid from Thursday 4 a.m. until Saturday 4 a.m. The watch is for South Washington Coast, Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands, Willapa Hills,
Drier weather is coming, but flooding effects are likely to continue for days across portions of western Washington state and northwestern Oregon.
Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.
While the torrential downpour caused by an atmospheric river has slowed down, rivers and waterways continue to rise and flood in the state.
An atmospheric river event that's been slamming the Pacific Northwest with rain is now focused on western Washington.
As flooding in Washington continues to cause people to leave their homes, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the coming week.
14mon MSN
Heavy rains and strong winds wreak havoc in Washington leaving thousands without electricity
Washington state is under a blizzard warning and facing severe flooding, particularly in Pacific where a levee breach occurred. Governor Ferguson advised residents to heed evacuation orders, as authorities conducted numerous rescues amidst widespread power outages affecting around 400,