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The Wenatchee River has peaked to more than 16 feet, causing flooding in Leavenworth and Cashmere. The rising waters left around 5,000 homes without power this afternoon.
Severe flooding impacts Leavenworth, Washington's Christmastown, threatening tourism and local businesses during peak season.
Several days of driving rain this week compounded by powerful winds on Wednesday toppled thousands of trees and knocked out power throughout Leavenworth just as the holiday season enters full swing. Given the scale of the damage,
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says a section of US Highway 2 has washed out into the Wenatchee River.
The Chelan County sheriff’s office is warning residents of flash floods and the heightened risk of mudslides, especially in burn scar areas, steep hills and canyons.
Flooding along the Wenatchee River forced Cashmere and Leavenworth residents to dam up around vulnerable buildings as the water level crested at over 17 feet on
Severe weather hits western Washington, causing floods and landslides and closing key roads. Follow live updates here:
Thousands of people are without power across the state as heavy rain, floods and winds hit the area.