Flash flood warning issued near Tukwila
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The NWS says a series of weather systems will bring an estimated 2 to 6 inches of rain to western Washington through Wednesday. Officials say urban and small stream flooding is possible for areas with poor drainage, and saturated soils are at increased risk for landslides and debris flows.
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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 rise.Many are expected to crest on T
Due to expected moderate to heavy rainfall, the flood watch was issued early Monday morning and will remain in effect until Thursday afternoon.
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Live updates: Evacuations, major river flooding across western WA
Severe flooding is expected across western Washington as rivers hit record levels, prompting widespread evacuations and road closures.
A century-old Skagit River dike is holding as 75,000 residents remain under evacuation orders. Officials warn flood risks will continue into Saturday morning.
Major flooding remains possible along the Skagit River beginning Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
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Snoqualmie River reaches flood phase 2, Skagit under flood watch, roads under water in Longview
The National Weather Service expanded and extended flood watches across Washington and Oregon on Monday as a prolonged atmospheric river continues to push deep moisture into the region.
On Thursday at 8:32 p.m. an updated flash flood watch was released by the NWS Seattle WA in effect until Saturday at 4 a.m. for Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish counties.
Dire situations continue to unfold in western Washington as another round of heavy rain is set to sweep across the region following historic flooding last week.
The floodwall in Mount Vernon is expected to be overtopped as the river swells. Authorities have told everyone within the river's 100-year floodplain to evacuate.
Skagit County has officially told all residents within the FEMA 100-year floodplain — which includes 75,000 people — to evacuate to high ground immediately. Check if your property is in the floodplain here. Track state-wide road conditions and closures here at WSDOT’s website.