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Army takeover of Skagit dams lowers flood waters

The Army Corps of Engineers was able to reduce flooding on the Skagit River with emergency operations of two hydropower dams upstream.
- John Ryan
Have you been impacted by recent flooding in Western Washington? KUOW wants to hear from you

KUOW’s newsroom wants to hear from Western Washingtonians who have been affected by recent historic flooding. Were you prepared? If you had to evacuate, have you been able to return? Did you help or get help from a neighbor? Help our newsroom tell the story of how your community is experiencing the floods and what it will need as the recovery and cleanup begins.
- KUOW Staff
Western Washington flood resources: Where to find shelter and supplies

This is a developing list of available flood resources as historic flooding continues to impact Western Washington.
- Teo Popescu
How WA property owners can get financial relief after the flood

More than 100,000 Washington residents have been advised to evacuate their homes in the wake of catastrophic flooding across the region. That’s about double the number of Washington homes and businesses that are covered by flood insurance.
- Monica Nickelsburg
Live updates: Tens of thousands still without power in Western Washington with more wind ahead

Flood waters are receding Thursday, but a flood watch remains in effect for several Western Washington counties. Meanwhile, farmers continue to assess damages and the cleanup that lies ahead. The number of Western Washingtonians still without power sits at roughly 40,000 as of early Thursday afternoon, a day after high winds and fallen trees caused outages for hundreds of thousands. But more outages could be on the way, as the National Weather Service has issued wind advisories in many counties throughout the region. Flood warnings remain in place for some rivers as of Thursday morning, including the Cedar River in Renton, the Green River near Auburn, the White River in parts of Pierce and King counties, the Snohomish River at Snohomish, and the Skagit River near Mount Vernon. Gov. Ferguson on Tuesday pledged $3.5 million from the state budget to assist people impacted by recent historic flooding. One person drowned Tuesday morning after driving on a flooded roadway in Snohomish. It marks the first flood-related death since a series of atmospheric rivers moved into the region last week. Areas affected by heavy rainfall are at an increased risk of landslides and mudslides. Officials have advised visitors of burned areas to take extra precautions. The Trump administration last week approved Washington state’s appeal for federal disaster assistance, quelling some anxiety over whether the state would receive federal assistance. View KUOW's developing list of flooding resources here. See flood updates from Thursday, Dec. 11 here.
- KUOW Staff
Northwest floods offer sneak peek of hotter climate's toll

“The science is clear that floods are going to become larger and more frequent in the future,” Washington State Climatologist Guillaume Mauger said.
- John Ryan
Catastrophic flooding threatens thousands in Skagit County

As many as 78,000 people have been urged to evacuate from flood zones in Washington’s Skagit River Valley. Officials expect the river to crest in Mount Vernon around 4 am tomorrow morning.
- Casey Martin
Western Washington faces 'catastrophic' flooding as two atmospheric rivers dump heavy rain

Western Washington braced for what the National Weather Service in Seattle called “catastrophic” conditions Wednesday as an atmospheric river drenched the state.
- Noel Gasca
Snohomish planners reflect on flood safety in wake of Texas tragedy

The high death toll from the July 4 flood in Kerr County, Texas, has prompted questions about flood preparation across the country. Western Washington is one of the most flood-prone regions in the United States, according to the National Weather Service. To find out about preparations in Snohomish County, KUOW’s Paige Browning spoke to Emergency Management Director Lucia Schmit and Surface Water Management Director Gregg Farris.
- John O'Brien
Snow or no? Northwest’s water outlook gets murky with federal cuts

Agencies that keep tabs on Northwest rivers and snowpack have been shedding scientists under the Trump administration.
- John Ryan

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