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Maps shared by the National Weather Service (NWS) and King County Emergency Management in Washington state show where more than 46,000 people were ordered to evacuate around 15 miles south of Seattle ...

Washington and Oregon are bracing for major flooding and possible evacuations as an atmospheric river event brings heavy rainfall to an already saturated region. More than 6 million people are under ...

RENTON, Wash. — The rush is on to protect homes in parts of Renton, where, on Thursday afternoon, the Cedar River surpassed record flood levels. The Renton Regional Fire Authority reports the water ...

After heavy rains swelled rivers and flooded neighborhoods in northern Washington, residents returned to soggy homes caked in mud. Many tried to salvage what they could. By Drew AtkinsOrlando ...

Multiple rivers are flooding in Washington state as an atmospheric river lingers over the region. Rainfall totals are expected to be around 2 to 6 inches for the lowlands Monday through Thursday, with ...

WESTERN WASHINGTON — After a night of heavy rain, lingering flooding -- both the urban and river version -- are causing issues in western Washington. Nearly two dozen rivers are under flood warnings, ...

Editor’s note: This is a live account of weather updates from Thursday, Dec. 11, as the day unfolded. It is no longer being updated. Click here to see all the most recent news about the weather.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District has named 16 companies to compete for task orders under a $900 million contract covering a broad range of engineering services. The Potomac Officers ...

Heavy rain across the Pacific Northwest sent rivers toward record heights, putting thousands at risk in Washington and British Columbia. By Amy Graff Amy Graff is a San Francisco-based reporter on The ...